Quantity Surveyor

Senior Estimating Quantity Surveyor – Defence & MOD Projects

Location: Southwest

Security Clearance: SC Clearance eligible (existing SC preferred)

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 will have a strong background in estimating and quantity surveying, with experience delivering complex construction, infrastructure, refurbishment or secure facility projects within the defence sector.

• 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.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or similar.
• Proven experience as an Estimating Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Senior QS.
• Demonstrable experience working on:
• MOD projects
• DIO frameworks
• Secure government facilities
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Experience preparing competitive tenders from £1m to £250m+.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Advanced Excel and estimating software capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Existing SC Clearance.
• NEC3 or NEC4 contract experience.
• RICS membership (MRICS) or working towards chartership.
• Experience across:
• Military bases
• Barracks
• Airfields
• Critical national infrastructure
• Secure refurbishment programmes
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Team collaboration

8–15 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and Estimating, with a proven track record delivering MOD, DIO or defence-related projects.