Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Salary: TBC Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Tidworth

About Us

Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Quantity Surveyor to be part of an exciting journey where innovation thrives.

The Role

• Lead the commercial delivery of a range of CPT projects from pre-construction through to agreement of final accounts
• Undertake site visits and surveys to support preparation of schedules, specifications and scopes of work
• Work closely with procurement teams during tender processes, assisting with tender evaluations and recommendations
• Produce cost plans, estimates and formal client submissions while maintaining robust cost and revenue forecasts
• Assess project progress, validate supply chain invoices and payment applications, and review quotations and variations to ensure value for money
• Manage project variations, instructions, contingency budgets, risk budgets, supply chain orders and payments
• Provide commercial information to finance and central commercial teams and ensure compliance with company procedures and systems, including IFS
• Support and promote QHSE policies and safe working practices during all activities and site visits

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional membership or progress towards a qualification such as RICS is advantageous

Experience

• Experience within the construction and/or facilities management sector in a commercial or related role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and commercial or financial administration systems
• Awareness of site health and safety is essential

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Prioritise workloads and work collaboratively within a team
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Competent with databases and spreadsheets
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and commitment to continuous professional development

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Additional Information

• The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments
• Security clearance is required prior to starting
• Equal opportunities employer; all candidates given equal consideration through established procedures
• This vacancy may close early if high volume of applications received
• Not eligible for employer-sponsored work visas; candidates must have existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK