Quantity Surveyor

Sir-Robert-Mcalpine; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. You will bring significant experience from large-scale projects and a track record with Tier 1 contractors, contributing to commercial strategy and value delivery.

The role focuses on procurement, tendering, contract administration, and managing subcontract packages through to final account, ensuring risk is minimised and budgets are optimised.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects.
• Experience with procurement, tendering, contract administration and variations.
• Ability to minimise risk, cost and maximise value through cost checking.

Responsibilities

• Input into Work Scope Documents / Procurement of Enabling Work Packages with the Client Procurement Team.
• Manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• Minimise risk and cost, maximise value by analysing labour, plant and materials.

Skills

Major projects

Tier 1 contractor

Strategic thinking

Quantity Surveying degree

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.

Why join us?

Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Quantity Surveyor Role:

Ideally, you'll;

• be a recognised Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash
• Working together to input into Work Scope Documents/ Procurement of Enabling Work Packages with the Client Procurement Team.
• have experience managing a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction industry experience covering many and various sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations

Your profile

• Large scale major project experience
• Prior or current experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Strategy – Can disseminate a breadth of internal and external data and apply sound judgement regarding the strategic direction of the business
• You will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a related subject

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.