Senior Quantity Surveyor

KBR, Inc; Bradley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Warrington is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support EPC/infrastructure project delivery. You will monitor progress, measure installed quantities against IFC-based plans and baselines, update MTOs, and integrate quantity data with cost projections and delivery milestones.

You will develop forecasts, perform cost-benefit and value engineering analyses, and provide guidance to junior staff while ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Chartered status (RICS or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience in quantity surveying within EPC, infrastructure, or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction progress through measurement and evaluation of installed quantities against baselines.
• Maintain and update quantity take-offs and MTOs based on IFC drawings.
• Develop forecasting models and cost projections aligned with schedules.

Skills

Quantity tracking

MTO development

Cost forecasting

Progress measurement

IFC drawings

Value engineering

Cost analysis

Project controls

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status (RICS)

Job description

## Senior Quantity SurveyorApplylocations: Birchwood, Cheshire, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2126224**Title:**Senior Quantity SurveyorA career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.**About the Role**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*** Chartered status (RICS or equivalent professional body)**Location**Warrington - hybrid working with a mix of office-based and remote working.**Security Requirements**SC Clearance*Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.*