Associate Director/ Project Director - Quantity Surveyor Defence
Core
Commission Manager and key client interface for end-to-end cost management, procurement, and value engineering on large Defence infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director/Project Director (Quantity Surveyor)
Builds
Cost plans, procurement packages, final accounts, and monthly cost reports for UK Ministry of Defence clients.
Domain
Defence & Public Sector Infrastructure (Rail, Air, Power, Highways)
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Complex estimating and cost modelling, public procurement (single-sourced/non-competed), value management, post-contract cost control, contract negotiation, team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Chartered status (RICS/CIOB), Defence sector experience, early-stage estimating in major programmes, industry-standard estimating software
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry-standard estimating software
Responsibilities
Conduct feasibility studies and write procurement reports, manage estimating and cost planning, lead procurement processes, manage post-contract variances and change control, negotiate final accounts, lead cost management teams, develop new business opportunities, manage staff recruitment and appraisals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities