Quantity Surveyor - Defence Infrastructure in Manchester

At Turner & Townsend, we are committed to helping you thrive — both professionally and personally. Our culture is founded on trust, flexibility and the belief that people perform at their best when they feel supported and empowered.

We are united by a core principle: making the difference matters. Joining us means becoming part of a purpose‑driven organisation where diverse expertise comes together to serve, support and protect those who serve and protect us.

From your first day, you will be exposed to unique and complex environments. You will contribute to programmes across air, land, sea, cyber and space, gaining experience that strengthens your capability and advances your career. You will work alongside leading professionals in the defence, aerospace and security sectors, all aligned to a shared vision of being the premier international partner in our field.

As part of our growing team, you will play a vital role in supporting clients to deliver major programmes that enhance national capability and transform the defence landscape. You will be based from your local office, working in a hybrid model and collaborating with colleagues and client teams across the UK.

This is an opportunity to contribute to work of national importance — and to grow within a business that values expertise, collaboration and long‑term relationships.

We are looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors with a strong track record in major construction, infrastructure, or civils projects to join our team delivering high‑profile programmes for a leading UK infrastructure client in the ports and logistics sector, as well as other key national clients.

This role offers the chance to apply your commercial, contractual, and technical expertise on complex infrastructure programmes while developing a clear career pathway into the UK Defence sector. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional development, and excellence in delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in cost management, estimating, quantity surveying, or contract administration
• Background in large‑scale infrastructure or civils projects
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work within complex stakeholder environments
• A desire to broaden your career into the Defence and national security domain
• Proven experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within major construction, infrastructure, or civils projects
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract placement, and post-award management
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Awareness of UK Government procurement frameworks (QDC, DSPCR, PCR)
• Professional qualification (RICS, CICES, CIPS) or working towards it
• Proficiency in cost management software (for example CostX, CATO, Excel)
• Experience in bid writing or evaluation techniques

Additional Requirements:

Due to the sensitive nature of the work involved in our specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be eligible to obtain, Security Clearance (SC). To meet the criteria for this level of clearance, applicants must:

• Be a British National
• Hold a valid UK passport
• Hold 5–10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the level

We embrace a hybrid approach to work. This means you may collaborate with colleagues from:

• Home
• A Turner & Townsend office
• Client sites across the region (on a weekly basis)

Our hybrid working approach gives you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, supporting wellbeing and long‑term sustainability. At the same time, there will be moments when in‑person collaboration is essential, and you will need to travel when required typically 2-3 days per week.

At Turner & Townsend, you’ll build a career with purpose and possibility where you can expect the following:

• Competitive packages with a range of benefits that are reviewed every year
• Meaningful, high impact work
• Lifelong learning and development
• A supportive, people focused culture
• Recognition for your contribution

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We’re proud of a culture where people with different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds come together to achieve excellence. We believe that when everyone feels they belong, everyone thrives.