Senior Quantity Surveyor - SC Cleared

Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: Remote (UK) with ad-hoc visits to UK-based US Air Force sites (e.g., Lakenheath/Feltwell, Mildenhall, Fairford, Croughton, Menwith/Fylingdales and others) Rate: Circa £65–£70 per hour (Umbrella) Clearance:SC required on application OverviewWe’re supporting an established Defence & Security client delivering the QSSP Programme for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). We’re looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Professionals to join a high-performing team focused on cost efficiency, contract compliance, and commercial assurance across a varied portfolio of infrastructure works. This is a remote-first contract, with occasional on-site presence required at key bases. What you’ll be doingYou’ll provide pre- and post-contract QS / commercial support, including: • Estimating and cost planning • Procurement support and cost assurance • Commercial management and financial control across multiple projects • Ensuring NEC3 compliance, identifying cost efficiencies and savings • Stakeholder engagement within an embedded (often co-located) client team environment • (Depending on experience) leading workstreams/teams and mentoring colleagues What we’re looking forEssential: • Proven experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (senior level) • Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts • SC Clearance (must be in place/obtainable and required upon application) • Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders Desirable: • MRICS / AssocRICS (or working towards) • Background in infrastructure / public sector / defence environments • Tools exposure such as CostX and/or CEMAR • Leadership/mentoring experience