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Ifyou’reready,let’sget started.\nThe KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the worldaccomplishtheir most importantobjectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.\nAbout the Role\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities\nMonitor construction progress through detailed measurement and evaluation of installed quantities against approved plans and baseline estimates\n\nMaintain and update quantity take-offs and material take-offs (MTOs) based on Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings to support accurate progress tracking\n\nDevelop and maintain forecasting models, including estimate loading and cost projections aligned with project schedules and delivery milestones\n\nPerform cost-benefit analysis, value engineering assessments, and feasibility studies to optimise labour, materials, and execution strategies\n\nAnalyse variances between planned and actual quantities and provide insights to support corrective actions and commercial decisions\n\nContribute to project controls reporting by integrating quantity, cost, and progress data into standard reporting deliverables\n\nInterpret internal and external project issues, applying technical expertise to develop practical solutions and best practices\n\nCoordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, planning, and commercial teams to ensure data consistency and alignment\n\nProvide guidance to less experienced team members and support prioritisation of workload across project deliverables\n\nSupport compliance with company policies, procedures, and project governance frameworks in all quantity surveying activities\n\nExperience Required\nEssential\nPrevious experience in quantity surveying within construction, EPC, or infrastructure projects\n\nProven experience with quantity tracking, measurement, and progress reporting on large-scale projects\n\nExperience developing forecasts, cost estimates, and project controls reporting\n\nExperience interpreting and working from Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings\n\nExperience in value engineering and cost analysis within project delivery environments\n\nDesirable\nExperience working within integrated project controls environments\n\nKnowledge of earned value management and cost control methodologies\n\nExperience mentoring or leading junior quantity surveying staff\n\nExperience working on multi-discipline or complex capital projects\n\nTechnical Skills/Knowledge\nQuantity tracking and installed quantity measurement on construction projects\n\nMaterial Take-Off (MTO) development and updating from IFC drawings\n\nCost forecasting and estimate loading within project controls environments\n\nProgress measurement methodologies (e.g. earned value, quantity-based tracking)\n\nCost benefit analysis and commercial performance evaluation\n\nValue engineering and feasibility study execution across labour, materials, and scope\n\nQualifications/Certifications\nBachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline\n\nDesirable\nChartered status (RICS or equivalent professional body)\n\nLocation\nReading/Bristol/Plymouth - hybrid working with a mix of office-based and remote working.\nSecurity Requirements\nSC Clearance\nDue to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.\nKBR Benefits & More\nBelong. Connect. Grow.\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.\nJoin Our Talent Community!\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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