Quantity Surveyor
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Lichfield/ Hybrid |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Defence & Nuclear |
| Salary | £636 Per Day |
| Start Date | April 17th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Alexa Becoy |
| Job Ref | 7424-PSR1JP00101057 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join them on a 2 month contract. This position will be based in Lichfield/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
We are a team of 4 quantity surveyors and 2 apprentices (starting April/May 2026) who produce should-cost models and pricing booklets for FM projects valued at over £100m across the UK Defence estate. This involves using part in-house historical cost data and BCIS to provide estimates of the forecasted value of the contracts. For the pricing booklets, we work very closely with commercial teams to build models suitable for the various projects on both hard FM and soft FM. We support the pricing evaluation of the projects by reviewing the tenders and raising queries. We also prepare tender reports to be included in the final business case. We provide ad-hoc pricing and estimating support and check in-house data for inaccuracies and anomalies.
Role:
- To work independently and provide cost estimates for FM projects using in-house data and/or BCIS.
- To build pricing booklets using excel. Liaising with commercial teams on model build and templates.
- To provide analysis of tender bids to support business cases including preparing tender reports in Microsoft Word.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare SCM using in-house excel models where possible and if not adapting to suit the project.
- Prepare pricing booklets using in-house excel models where possible and if not adapting to suit the project.
- To work independently and liaise with QS team and wider team, as necessary.
- SC Cleared candidates.
- Excel experience required.
- 5 years post degree experience.
- Must be a Quantity Surveyor – have a degree in Quantity Surveying.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- To work independently and provide cost estimates for FM projects using in-house data and/or BCIS.
