Senior Quantity Surveyor

KBR, Inc.

Senior Quantity Surveyor supporting construction project delivery by monitoring progress against approved plans. Interpreting complex issues and maintaining accurate project controls data.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timePlymouth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantity surveying, including quantity tracking, cost estimation, and project controls reporting. Proficient in developing forecasting models and conducting value engineering assessments to optimize project delivery.

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Quantity SurveyingCost EstimationProject Controls ReportingValue EngineeringForecasting Models

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Hard Skills

Quantity TrackingMeasurementCost-Benefit AnalysisFeasibility StudiesMaterial Take-OffsProgress ReportingVariance AnalysisCost ProjectionsEstimate LoadingInterpreting IFC Drawings

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

ConstructionEPCInfrastructure ProjectsProject Delivery Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Zero Harm culture
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities