Quantity Surveyor- Civils

Quantity Surveyor – Civils

Due to the nature of this project, which is based on a high-security site, successful candidates will be required to undergo additional security screening. BPSS-level security clearance is mandatory, and the clearance process may take approximately 4–6 weeks.

Please note that only candidates who:

• Hold a passport from an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member country, and
• Have continuously resided in the UK for the past 5 years

will be eligible for consideration.

Role Overview

You will be working within a live MOD facility, supporting commercial and contractual management across civil engineering works. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to cost and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial input, including financial and contractual performance forecasts, to the management team
• Support delivery of business targets and KPIs
• Ensure cash flow is effectively managed, including timely payments and receipts
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, analysing results and identifying trends with the wider project team
• Forecast and monitor expenditure against approved client budgets
• Undertake physical measurement of works and agree valuations with clients and subcontractors
• Manage certification and payment of subcontractor accounts, ensuring alignment with forecasts
• Implement and comply with contract change control procedures, including appropriate client communication
• Manage subcontractors, including issuing enquiries, analysing quotations, negotiating, placing orders, and agreeing final accounts
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks in line with company risk management policies
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear and professional communication

Candidate Requirements

• Professionally qualified Quantity Surveyor or relevant graduate qualification (HNC / BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management)
• CSCS White PQP/AQP card
• Strong understanding and experience of NEC contracts
• Experience with CEMAR (desirable but not essential)
• Experience using Coins / Causeway accounting systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse, high-performing team