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Quantity Surveyor
Senior Estimating Quantity Surveyor – Defence & MOD Projects Location: Southwest Salary: Competitive Security Clearance: SC Clearance eligible (existing SC preferred)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimating Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Defence Infrastructure team.
This role will play a key part in the successful pricing, tendering, and commercial development of high-value projects across the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and wider secure government estate.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in estimating and quantity surveying, with experience delivering complex construction, infrastructure, refurbishment, or secure facility projects within the defence sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions for defence and secure infrastructure projects
- Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documentation
- Undertake quantity take-offs and cost analysis
- Obtain, analyse, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering proposals
- Support bid strategy development and tender presentations
- Produce accurate pricing models and budget forecasts
- Liaise with project managers, design teams, clients, and supply chain partners
- Ensure compliance with MOD, DIO, and government procurement requirements
- Support contract negotiations and pre-contract commercial activities
- Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost information
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and commercial controls
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Essential Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or similar
- Proven experience as an Estimating Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Experience delivering:
- MOD projects
- DIO frameworks
- Secure government facilities
- Defence infrastructure programmes
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery
- Experience preparing competitive tenders (range: £1m to £250m+)
- Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating software
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable Experience
- Existing SC Clearance
- Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts
- RICS membership (MRICS) or working towards chartership
- Experience across:
- Military bases
- Barracks
- Airfields
- Naval facilities
- Critical national infrastructure
- Secure refurbishment programmes
Key Competencies
- Commercial acumen
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Ideal Candidate Profile
A candidate with 8–15 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying and Estimating, with a proven track record delivering MOD, DIO, or defence-related projects.
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