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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Step into one of the UK’s most secure and high-impact infrastructure projects—where your commercial expertise will help shape national defence.
Overview
An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a high-security defence infrastructure programme. This role involves commercial and contractual governance within an NEC4 contract environment and supports a complex £multi-million construction programme.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will need to work from site at least four days per week due to the sensitive nature of the work. The ideal Quantity Surveyor will bring both technical precision and collaborative skills to support programme success and value assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with external consultants to assure cost and financial deliverables
Contribute to business case development and cost justification
Prepare cost reports, cash flows, and forecasting models
Maintain data transparency and hold contractors accountable for commercial data
Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making
Identify cost-saving measures and improve contract performance
Attend progress and monthly cost meetings
Champion value-for-money principles in all decisions
Support early-stage planning and feasibility analysis
Validate cost data provenance for audit and assurance
Manage change control in accordance with contractual obligations
Promote commercial awareness across the programme
Support dispute resolution and contract close-out activities
Review and advise on NEC contract procurement and negotiation
Technical Experience:
Strong background in quantity surveying, estimating, or procurement on major infrastructure projects
Proven experience with NEC4 contracts and civils cost estimating
Ability to challenge and interrogate contractor cost proposals
Understanding of how cost, risk, and schedule interact
Qualifications & Requirements
BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
RICS / CIOB chartership preferred
Minimum 10 years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure delivery
Sole UK nationality
DV clearance or willingness to undergo DV vetting
Full UK driving licence
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.
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