Senior Construction and Quantity Surveying Planner

Zeeco, Inc; Stamford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Senior Construction & Quantity Surveying Planner. This role involves delivering high-quality planning, cost control, and technical coordination for maintenance and construction projects. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields, extensive planning experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including a company pension scheme and professional growth opportunities within a safety-driven culture.

Benefits

BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program

12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme

27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning, QS, or project controls in industrial/energy sectors.
• Experience supporting field execution and customer facing activities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance and construction plans, work packages, and execution strategies.
• Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, and material take offs.
• Act as a key technical and commercial contact during early project stages.
• Work closely with engineering, PM, fabrication, and field service teams.
• Ensure compliance with Zeeco procedures and industry standards.

Skills

Understanding of industrial equipment and construction methods

Estimating and commercial analysis capabilities

Ability to interpret drawings, P&IDs, and technical specs

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Willingness to travel up to 30%

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Cost management tools

Job description

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts. Zeeco is seeking a skilled Senior Construction & Quantity Surveying Planner to deliver high quality planning, cost control, and technical coordination for maintenance and construction projects across industrial and chemical facilities. This role works closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are well defined, commercially sound, and executed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Execution
  • Develop detailed maintenance and construction plans, work packages, and execution strategies.
  • Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and project management teams.
  • Conduct site visits to validate scopes and assess constructability.
  • Lead planning for shutdowns, retrofits, and complex installations.
• Quantity Surveying & Cost Control
  • Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, and material take offs.
  • Support tendering, bid reviews, and contract negotiations.
  • Track budgets, analyse variances, and forecast costs.
  • Manage change orders, claims, and commercial documentation.
  • Perform value engineering to optimise cost and schedule.
• Client Engagement
  • Act as a key technical and commercial contact during early project stages.
  • Participate in client meetings and design reviews.
  • Communicate planning progress, cost impacts, and execution readiness.
  • Build strong customer relationships through responsiveness and expertise.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with engineering, PM, fabrication, and field service teams.
  • Support internal reviews, risk assessments, and coordination meetings.
  • Mentor junior planners and cost analysts.
• Governance & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with Zeeco procedures and industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate planning, cost, and contract documentation.
  • Support audits, quality checks, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Extensive experience in planning, QS, or project controls in industrial/energy sectors.
• Experience supporting field execution and customer facing activities.
• Proficiency with Primavera (preferred), MS Project, and cost management tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Skills

• Strong understanding of industrial equipment and construction methods.
• Advanced estimating and commercial analysis capabilities.
• Ability to interpret drawings, P&IDs, and technical specs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

• BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world class engineering teams.
• A supportive, safety driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
• Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.