Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Oxford

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a high-profile cancer research facility project in Oxford. The ideal candidate will possess experience in sub and superstructure projects, strong contract management skills, and a relevant degree. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers while making a significant impact on important projects.

Benefits

Opportunity for mobility/lodge for non-commuters

Qualifications

• Experience with JCT contracts.
• Desire to learn risk and opportunity processes.
• Drive to progress in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Sole responsibility for project sections and all related Senior QS duties.
• Preparation and management of interim applications for payment.
• Negotiating with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Direct delivery

Sub and superstructure experience

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Oxford, Oxford

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Client:

Laing O'Rourke

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

22

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS with sub and superstructure experience? Do you live local to Oxford or happy to stay away in the week? Can you reduce cost and risk but maintain great value? Would you like a company to support your development and encourage further education and training? If the answer is yes, then the opportunity below is for you!

The opportunity:

Expanded Structures are the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke and are currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

This opportunity would be working on a 6-star cancer research facility, laboratory, clinic and wellness centre adjacent to the established Oxford Science Park (SE of city). The project is to be constructed on 2 separate plots with a link bridge (Woodland Walk) connection.

What will the Senior Quantity Surveyor role look like?

• Sole responsibility for a project, section of a project.
• All Senior Quantity Surveying duties including measurement, valuation and agreement of work sections.
• Preparation and management of interim applications for payment and agreeing certifications.
• Draft, manage and settle subcontracts.
• Management and reporting of monthly costs.
• Drafting and preparation of claims.
• Preparation and agreement of final account.
• Day to day management of any trainee, assistant quantity surveyor and/or quantity surveyor.
• Negotiating with client's representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships.
• Advise project management on contractual implications of intended courses of action.
• Advise on commercial risks within the project or projects.
• Preparation and management of monthly contract review reports, weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) information and monthly management accounts information.
• Preparation of contractual and commercial input into Project Business Plan, as required.
• Assist with the establishment of the project “budget to build “from the Contract award.
• Identify and agree change and implement change control process.
• Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement.
• Communicating clearly & confidently to a professional standard
• Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise and which could affect the business/project.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Direct delivery, sub and superstructure experience.
• JCT contract knowledge.
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management) desirable.
• A desire to learn the risk and opportunity process both internal and with our client and a drive to learn and grow to the next grade.

We are willing to offer to mobility / lodge for those not within daily commutable distance!