Senior Quantity Surveyors – Major Scientific & Research Projects – Oxford
Location: Oxford, UK
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + £5,750 car allowance + travel expenses
Additional Package: Optional £1,800/month “working away” allowance
Our client, a specialist Frame Sub-Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex reinforced concrete (RC) frame packages on high-profile developments, is seeking two experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to support commercial delivery on major schemes in the Oxford area.
These are high-value, technically complex projects within the science and research sectors, secured and set to run for at least two years on-site.
The Role:
You will be a key part of the commercial team, responsible for managing and controlling project costs throughout delivery. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with a leading contractor group on some of their flagship developments.
Responsibilities include:
* Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
* Cost planning and financial reporting
* Valuations, variations, and change control
* Contract administration (JCT)
* Cost/value reconciliation and risk management
* Supporting site and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role
* RC Frame experience is essential
* Experience with subcontractor procurement and package management
* Strong understanding of cost/value management and commercial risk
* Background in large-scale commercial, industrial, or research/laboratory-type projects is advantageous
* Able to work collaboratively with clients, project teams, and subcontractors
What’s on Offer:
* Work with a well-regarded specialist contractor on prestigious UK projects
* Stable, long-term work on high-profile schemes in Oxford
* Strong internal career progression opportunities, including potential movement into main contracting roles
* Competitive package including car allowance, paid travel, and optional living away allowance
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced QS professionals with RC Frame expertise to join a dynamic team on a technically rewarding project. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.