Quantity Surveyor
Posted 3 days ago
- Bridlington, Yorkshire
- Contract
- Car / Car Allowance
- £55,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 25 days
Role: Quantity Surveyor – Defence Estates (North of England)
Location: Mobile role covering Leicestershire to Northumberland
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £55,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance
Drive Commercial Strategy Across a Major Defence FM Contract
A high-impact opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide strategic commercial leadership across a wide-ranging facilities management contract, supporting defence estate sites across the North of England. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost control, contract compliance, and financial efficiency across both core and billable works.
The Role
Covering a diverse portfolio of sites, you will work closely with Area Managers, Project Managers, and the wider Commercial Team, while engaging regularly with external stakeholders including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and site end users.
You will take ownership of commercial processes such as pricing, contract change management, supplier engagement, milestone payments, and reconciliation of final accounts. A key part of your responsibility will include managing change under the FDIS contract, guiding the supply chain through pricing and tender activities, and ensuring high standards of performance.
Additional responsibilities include:
Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution
Assisting with commercial risk assessments and cost control
Maintaining commercial documentation, reports, and adjudications
Contributing to stakeholder relationship plans and promoting collaborative standards (BS11000)As a trusted advisor, you will influence decisions, provide commercial clarity, and drive collaborative practices that support operational excellence and strategic goals. Your insights and guidance will be essential in maintaining transparency and commercial rigour across a high-profile contract.
What You Bring
HND/Foundation Degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying
At least 4 years of commercial experience within construction, FM, or property maintenance
Strong track record in cost modelling, contract negotiation, and supplier management
Confident working with complex contracts and multi-site operations
Experience within the defence or military estate (desirable)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to travel regularly across the North of England (full UK driving licence required)
Eligible for security clearanceThis role is ideal for someone commercially astute and strategically minded, with the drive to lead from the front and the agility to adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What’s on Offer
Company car or car allowance
25 days annual leave
6% matched pension contribution
Single private medical insurance
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
Location: Mobile role covering Leicestershire to Northumberland
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £55,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance
Drive Commercial Strategy Across a Major Defence FM Contract
A high-impact opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide strategic commercial leadership across a wide-ranging facilities management contract, supporting defence estate sites across the North of England. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost control, contract compliance, and financial efficiency across both core and billable works.
The Role
Covering a diverse portfolio of sites, you will work closely with Area Managers, Project Managers, and the wider Commercial Team, while engaging regularly with external stakeholders including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and site end users.
You will take ownership of commercial processes such as pricing, contract change management, supplier engagement, milestone payments, and reconciliation of final accounts. A key part of your responsibility will include managing change under the FDIS contract, guiding the supply chain through pricing and tender activities, and ensuring high standards of performance.
Additional responsibilities include:
Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution
Assisting with commercial risk assessments and cost control
Maintaining commercial documentation, reports, and adjudications
Contributing to stakeholder relationship plans and promoting collaborative standards (BS11000)As a trusted advisor, you will influence decisions, provide commercial clarity, and drive collaborative practices that support operational excellence and strategic goals. Your insights and guidance will be essential in maintaining transparency and commercial rigour across a high-profile contract.
What You Bring
HND/Foundation Degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying
At least 4 years of commercial experience within construction, FM, or property maintenance
Strong track record in cost modelling, contract negotiation, and supplier management
Confident working with complex contracts and multi-site operations
Experience within the defence or military estate (desirable)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to travel regularly across the North of England (full UK driving licence required)
Eligible for security clearanceThis role is ideal for someone commercially astute and strategically minded, with the drive to lead from the front and the agility to adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What’s on Offer
Company car or car allowance
25 days annual leave
6% matched pension contribution
Single private medical insurance
Life assurance (2x annual salary)