Quantity Surveyor
Reference: QSBHAM
Type: Contract
Location: Litchurch, England
Industry: Defence and Military
Salary: Umbrella PAYE
Description:
Experienced Quantity Surveyor required on a hybrid basis
Location: North of Birmingham
Duration: 2 months
About the Team
We are a specialist team of four Quantity Surveyors and two apprentices, delivering should-cost models and pricing booklets for Facilities Management (FM) projects across the UK Defence estate, typically valued in excess of £100m.
Our work combines in-house historical cost data with BCIS benchmarking to produce robust cost estimates and pricing strategies. We collaborate closely with commercial teams to develop tailored pricing models for both hard and soft FM services, support tender evaluations, and contribute to final business cases.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will work independently to develop cost estimates and pricing models for large-scale FM projects, using a combination of internal data and BCIS benchmarks. The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with commercial and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop should-cost models (SCMs) using in-house Excel tools, adapting models as required to suit project-specific needs
- Produce pricing booklets using standard templates, tailoring outputs where necessary in collaboration with commercial teams
- Analyse tender submissions, identifying risks, anomalies, and opportunities to inform pricing strategy
- Prepare clear and concise tender evaluation reports to support business case approvals
- Provide ad hoc estimating and pricing support across multiple projects
- Review and validate internal cost data, identifying inconsistencies and driving continuous improvement
- Work independently while maintaining effective communication with the wider QS and commercial teams
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (essential)
- Minimum 5 years’ post-degree experience in a Quantity Surveying role
- Strong Excel skills, including experience building and adapting cost models
- Experience in cost estimating, benchmarking (e.g. BCIS), and tender evaluation
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Clearances required
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.