Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyors – Major Scientific & Research Projects – Oxford
Location: Oxford, UK
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + £5,750 car allowance + travel expenses
Additional Package: Optional £1,800/month “working away” allowance
Our client, a specialist Frame Sub-Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex reinforced concrete (RC) frame packages on high-profile developments, is seeking two experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to support commercial delivery on major schemes in the Oxford area.
These are high-value, technically complex projects within the science and research sectors, secured and set to run for at least two years on-site.
The Role:
You will be a key part of the commercial team, responsible for managing and controlling project costs throughout delivery. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with a leading contractor group on some of their flagship developments.
Responsibilities include:
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Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
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Cost planning and financial reporting
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Valuations, variations, and change control
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Contract administration (JCT)
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Cost/value reconciliation and risk management
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Supporting site and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role
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RC Frame experience is essential
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Experience with subcontractor procurement and package management
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Strong understanding of cost/value management and commercial risk
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Background in large-scale commercial, industrial, or research/laboratory-type projects is advantageous
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Able to work collaboratively with clients, project teams, and subcontractors
What’s on Offer:
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Work with a well-regarded specialist contractor on prestigious UK projects
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Stable, long-term work on high-profile schemes in Oxford
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Strong internal career progression opportunities, including potential movement into main contracting roles
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Competitive package including car allowance, paid travel, and optional living away allowance
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced QS professionals with RC Frame expertise to join a dynamic team on a technically rewarding project. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you