Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Oil & Gas | Site-Based (Essex)

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in mechanical / piping (and some exposure to electrical works) to join a high-profile brownfield upgrade project in the oil & gas sector.

This is a site-based role, working directly within the principal contractor’s project management team, and reporting client-side – a rare opportunity to gain direct exposure and influence at project level. You’ll be responsible for commercial oversight across piping, mechanical, and EC&I scopes, ensuring smooth project delivery from change management through to close-out.

Why Join?

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Client-side role – embedded within the project leadership team, offering visibility and impact.

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Outside IR35 – attractive day rate plus allowances.

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Collaborative team culture – work alongside a professional and supportive project management team.

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Straightforward, well-defined project – technically manageable yet commercially rewarding.

What We’re Looking For

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Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor or MRICS (preferred)

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10–15 years’ experience in quantity surveying, with focus on piping / mechanical and electrical packages

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Proven track record on brownfield upgrade projects in the oil & gas sector

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Strong grasp of JCT contract administration, change management, and project close-out

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High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Role Details

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Location: Site-based, Southeast England (Essex) – full-time presence (minimum 5 days/week)

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Duration: 9-month contract

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Hours: 10-hour working days, site hours 07:00 – 17:00

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Rotation: 21/7

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Package: Outside IR35, day rate + £125/day subsistence allowance