Title:
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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The Senior Quantity Surveyor supports construction project delivery by monitoring progress through the measurement and evaluation of installed quantities against approved plans and baselines. The role integrates quantity tracking, forecasting, and estimate loading with cost and performance metrics, contributing to value engineering, cost-benefit analysis, and feasibility assessments across labour, materials, and execution strategies. Working under general direction, the position applies specialised project controls knowledge to interpret complex issues, maintain accurate MTO data from IFC drawings, and support informed decision-making. The role also provides guidance to less experienced team members while ensuring delivery is aligned with organisational policies, procedures, and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Monitor construction progress through detailed measurement and evaluation of installed quantities against approved plans and baseline estimates
Maintain and update quantity take-offs and material take-offs (MTOs) based on Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings to support accurate progress tracking
Develop and maintain forecasting models, including estimate loading and cost projections aligned with project schedules and delivery milestones
Perform cost-benefit analysis, value engineering assessments, and feasibility studies to optimise labour, materials, and execution strategies
Analyse variances between planned and actual quantities and provide insights to support corrective actions and commercial decisions
Contribute to project controls reporting by integrating quantity, cost, and progress data into standard reporting deliverables
Interpret internal and external project issues, applying technical expertise to develop practical solutions and best practices
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, planning, and commercial teams to ensure data consistency and alignment
Provide guidance to less experienced team members and support prioritisation of workload across project deliverables
Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and project governance frameworks in all quantity surveying activities
Experience Required
Essential
Previous experience in quantity surveying within construction, EPC, or infrastructure projects
Proven experience with quantity tracking, measurement, and progress reporting on large-scale projects
Experience developing forecasts, cost estimates, and project controls reporting
Experience interpreting and working from Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings
Experience in value engineering and cost analysis within project delivery environments
Desirable
Experience working within integrated project controls environments
Knowledge of earned value management and cost control methodologies
Experience mentoring or leading junior quantity surveying staff
Experience working on multi-discipline or complex capital projects
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Quantity tracking and installed quantity measurement on construction projects
Material Take-Off (MTO) development and updating from IFC drawings
Cost forecasting and estimate loading within project controls environments
Progress measurement methodologies (e.g. earned value, quantity-based tracking)
Cost benefit analysis and commercial performance evaluation
Value engineering and feasibility study execution across labour, materials, and scope
Qualifications/Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
Desirable
Reading/Bristol/Plymouth - hybrid working with a mix of office-based and remote working.
Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.
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