Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role:Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: RAF Fairford On-site Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary:Up to £65000 + Company Car/Car AllowanceLead Commercial Excellence in High-Impact FM and Construction ProjectsA dynamic and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor is sought for a key role supporting facilities management and construction activities on the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate. This is a unique opportunity to apply your commercial expertise in a high-profile, complex environment, helping to deliver essential services across a diverse and challenging portfolio.The RoleAs Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide strategic commercial oversight for core services and billable works, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and robust financial management. Youll deliver cost modelling, risk assessments, pricing strategies, and support the resolution of supply chain queries. Managing change in accordance with the USVF contract and ensuring accurate milestone payments and final accounts will be central to your responsibilities. You will collaborate with internal teamsArea Managers, Project Managers, and fellow Commercial professionalsas well as client-side stakeholders including MOD and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives. Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships will be crucial to your success. Your role also contributes to wider organisational goals such as health and safety compliance, sustainability, utility reduction, and promoting best commercial practices across the estate. Youll support dispute resolution, assist in risk management meetings, and help ensure alignment with frameworks like BS11000 (Collaborative Business Relationships). What Youll Need to SucceedHND/Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experienceStrong background in commercial roles within FM or construction environmentsIn-depth knowledge of cost control, risk management, and dispute resolutionExcellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skillsAbility to work across multi-site operations and within high-security, regulated environmentsFlexibility to travel and a proactive, collaborative approachDesirable:Experience working on MOD or similar defence contractsTraining in carbon reduction or utilities managementCPD-accredited learning or membership of a relevant professional bodyWhats on OfferCompany car or car allowance25 days annual leave6% matched pension contributionLife assurance (2x annual salary)Single private medical insuranceThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed team delivering essential public sector services. Your leadership, insight, and commercial acumen will play a vital role in supporting critical infrastructure that serves the nation.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-04