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 teamsRequirements

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 requiredWe 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