Senior Quantity Surveyor - Defence & Infrastructure

Location: Merseyside (4 days per week on client site) 
Travel: Ability to travel for future project work across other sites

We are seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors with a strong background in major construction, infrastructure, or civils projects to join our team delivering high-profile programmes for a leading UK infrastructure client in the ports and logistics sector and other key clients.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your commercial and technical expertise on complex infrastructure projects while building a pathway into the UK Defence sector. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and excellence.

If you have experience in cost management, estimating, quantity surveying or contract administration within large-scale infrastructure or civils projects, and you’re looking to broaden your career into Defence, this is the ideal next step.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Contract Management:

• Provide expert commercial advice on major infrastructure projects.
• Lead procurement activities, including tendering and evaluation, through to contract award.
• Develop negotiation strategies and robust contractual terms.
• Manage change control processes and contractual amendments.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders including clients, contractors, and designers.

Estimating & Cost Planning:

• Prepare and review cost estimates for infrastructure works.
• Develop pricing models and cost plans aligned to project scope and risk.
• Support benchmarking and cost intelligence activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Quantity Surveying & Post-Contract Management:

• Administer contracts including valuations, change control, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and performance against budget using recognised tools.
• Prepare and present cost reports and forecasts to clients.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4, JCT, and other relevant forms of contract.