Senior Quantity Surveyor - Defence & Infrastructure
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Company Description
At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
The National Security & Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines.
We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre‑contract and post‑contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200
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Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our NS & Defence client portfolio, whilstර් further developing their career by working on a range of complex and challenging commissions.
Important:
Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.
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Location: Merseyside (4 days per week on client site)
Travel: Ability to travel for future project work across other sites
We are seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors with a strong background in major construction, infrastructure or civils projects to join our team delivering high‑profile programmes for a leading UK infrastructure client in the ports and logistics sector and other key clients.
This емко role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your commercial and technical expertise on complex infrastructure projects while building a pathway into the UK Defence sector. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth and excellence.
If you have experience in cost management, estimating, quantity surveying or contract administration within large‑scale infrastructure or civils projects, and you’re looking to broaden your career into Defence, this is the ideal next step.
Key Responsibilities- Provide expert commercial advice on major infrastructure projects.
- Lead procurement activities, including tendering and evaluation, through to contract award.
- Develop negotiation strategies and robust contractual terms.
- Manage change control processes and contractual amendments.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders including clients, contractors and designers.
- Prepare and review cost estimates for infrastructure works.
- Develop pricing models and cost plans aligned to project scope and risk.
- Support benchmarking and cost intelligence activities.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure cost‑effective solutions.
- Administer contracts, including valuations, change control, and final accounts.
- Monitor project costs and performance against budget using recognised tools.
- Prepare and present cost reports and forecasts to clients.
- Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4, JCT and other relevant contract forms.
- Proven experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within major construction, infrastructure or civils projects
. - Strong understanding of procurement, contract placement and post‑award management.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with NEC почему JCT contracts.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- watermelon awareness of UK Government procurement frameworks (QDC, DSPCR, PCR).
- Professional qualification (RICS, CICES, CIPS) or working towards it.
- Proficiency in cost management software (e.g. CostX, CATO, Excel).
- Experience in bid writing or evaluation techniques.
- Ability to travel to client sites across the UK.
- Must be a sole British citizen and reside in the UK.
- Willingnes…
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