ob Title: Interim Quantity Surveyor

Location: Berkshire (Hybrid - on-site presence required)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Rate: Up to £650 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Security Clearance: SC Cleared (preferred) or eligible to obtain

Company Overview:

We are partnering with a leading UK defence organisation responsible for delivering and managing key infrastructure and engineering programmes critical to national security. With a reputation for technical excellence and complex project delivery, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support ongoing capital works and commercial operations on a long-term interim basis.

Role Overview:

The Quantity Surveyor will join a high-performing commercial team, providing expert cost and contract management services across a range of infrastructure and engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with NEC contracts and be confident working within secure and highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end commercial support on infrastructure projects (pre-contract and post-contract phases)

• Manage cost planning, forecasting, and control

• Lead procurement activities and tender evaluation processes

• Administer and manage NEC3/4 contracts

• Conduct contract reviews and assess applications for payment, variations, and compensation events

• Prepare commercial reports, cost estimates, and value engineering assessments

• Support contract negotiations, claims management, and dispute resolution

• Ensure compliance with internal governance and public sector procurement policies

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, legal teams, and external contractors to support project delivery

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within infrastructure or defence projects

• Strong knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts (essential)

• Experience working in secure, regulated sectors such as defence, nuclear, or major government infrastructure

• Ability to manage commercial risk and deliver high-quality reporting under pressure

• SC Clearance preferred, or eligible and willing to undergo vetting

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Relevant degree (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar) and/or professional membership (e.g., RICS, CICES) desirable

What's on Offer:

• Competitive daily rate up to £650/day

• Outside IR35 engagement

• Involvement in projects of national importance

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs