Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role : SF66498

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a wide range of defence infrastructure projects at Devonport Royal Dockyard, contributing to national security and global peacekeeping efforts.

• Driving strategic cost planning by developing robust pre-tender estimates and evaluating design alternatives.
• Delivering insightful financial reporting to support project and client decision-making.
• Shaping project budgets in collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting high-stakes contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
• Monitoring financial performance and recommending corrective actions to maintain profitability.

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or accreditation (e.g., RICS) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of building and construction practices.
• Experience with Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts.
• Proficiency in NEC3 or NEC4 contract frameworks.
• Background in project management.
• Specialism in a relevant field such as Civils, Building, Mechanical or Commercial.
• A drive to own and shape your career development journey.

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Positions within our company may require national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, or residency history.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year for volunteering.
• Flexible working options.
• A dynamic working environment.
• Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please emailcar with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 12/06/2026