Quantity Surveyor Defence

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor in our Defence business, you will contribute to a range of client and Turner & Townsend projects, focusing on cost control, governance, and value engineering within a defence context. You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, manage contract changes, and support final accounts, helping secure successful programme outcomes. The role combines client-facing delivery with a strong emphasis on compliant controls in a secure environment. You’ll enjoy hybrid working, development opportunities, and exposure to high-profile defence programmes.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Health and well-being support
• Professional development
• International exposure
• Strong work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and project teams
• Administer contracts aligned with project objectives and policies
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting
• Monitor cost variance and cash flow; ensure timely applications
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on deliverables, KPIs, and value engineering
• Manage contract change within governance and best practice
• Provide commercial knowledge to stakeholders and support negotiations
• Promote estimating good practice and represent the firm in client organisations
• Contribute to departmental objectives and maintain up-to-date knowledge in own technical area

Key requirements

• Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering
• Experience in Infrastructure sector (Rail, air, power, highways)
• Proven ability to compile and deliver complex estimates and cost models
• Experience in an integrated Project Controls team
• Experience with single-sourced, non-competed public procurement
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in client-facing roles

• Client-facing communication
• Adaptability
• Collaborative mindset
• Estimating and cost modelling
• Cost control and forecasting
• Contract administration and change management

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