Senior Quantity Surveyor at Taylor Woodrow in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

cost control

financial reporting

nec contracts

procurement support

account negotiation

forecasting

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key packages of work under the NEC form of contract. You will work closely with project teams to ensure cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead on cost control, valuations, and change management
Provide accurate financial reporting and forecasting
Manage and administer NEC contracts (main and subcontracts)
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives
Support procurement and subcontract management activities
Prepare and negotiate interim and final accounts

Requirements

nec contracts

senior qs

rail projects

mrics

quantity surveying

commercial acumen

Taylor Woodrow, a trusted provider of infrastructure and civil engineering solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a major NEC Civils project at Old Oak Common - one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure developments.

If you’re a commercially driven professional with NEC contract experience looking to play a key role on a major civils project, we’d love to hear from you.

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector
Experience on major rail or civils projects (preferred)
Professional membership (MRICS or equivalent) (desirable)
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Excellent commercial acumen and communication skills

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities
Work with a highly skilled, collaborative team on a large London Joint Venture project

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1921 Founded

Company Origin

The company was established in 1921 by teenager Frank Taylor.

2007 Restructuring

Post-Merger Focus

Following the 2007 merger into Taylor Wimpey, the company spun off its housebuilding arm and refocused on engineering and civils under private ownership.

Low Billions Revenue

Financial Peak

At its peak, the company generated revenues in the low billions of pounds as part of the Vinci group.

Calder Hall Construction

First Commercial Nuclear Power Station

The company constructed Calder Hall, marking a pioneering achievement in energy infrastructure.

Over decades, the company expanded into global civil engineering, tackling pioneering projects such as the world’s first commercial nuclear power station and the Channel Tunnel.
It has delivered high‑profile infrastructure projects including stations on Crossrail, HS2 works (Old Oak Common), waste recovery parks and major rail concourses.
Its core expertise spans rail, transport infrastructure, civil engineering and urban regeneration works across the UK.
An unusual legacy: constructed Calder Hall, the world’s first commercial nuclear power station, and was part of the original Channel Tunnel consortium.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Teamwork
Excellence
Humility
Entrepreneurship

Environment + Sustainability

40% reduction

Direct Emissions Drop

Aim to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2) compared to a 2018 baseline by 2030.

20% lower emissions

Indirect Emissions Cut

Target to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3) compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030.

90% low-carbon

Concrete Usage

Aim to ensure 90% of concrete used in operations is low-carbon by 2030.

10% biodiversity gain

Biodiversity Impact

Deliver a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain across all relevant projects from 2030 onward.

Ban single-use plastics on sites from 2023 onward
Reduce waste intensity each year to achieve zero avoidable waste by 2040
Divert 100% of non-hazardous construction, demolition and excavation waste from landfill by 2028

Inclusion & Diversity

3.7/5 Rating

Employee Equality Rating

This score reflects employees' satisfaction with the company's equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts, based on 18 reviews.

4.4/5 Culture Score

Glassdoor Culture & Values

This score measures how well the company aligns with its stated culture and values, based on 31 reviews.

4.0/5 Diversity

Glassdoor Diversity Score

This score reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, based on 31 reviews.

Partners with Women in Transport to advance professional development in transport and engineering sectors.
Managing Director emphasizes that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is core to the company's culture.

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Projects

Careers

Sustainability

Company

Overview

1921 Founded

Company Origin

The company was established in 1921 by teenager Frank Taylor.

2007 Restructuring

Post-Merger Focus

Following the 2007 merger into Taylor Wimpey, the company spun off its housebuilding arm and refocused on engineering and civils under private ownership.

Low Billions Revenue

Financial Peak

At its peak, the company generated revenues in the low billions of pounds as part of the Vinci group.

Calder Hall Construction

First Commercial Nuclear Power Station

The company constructed Calder Hall, marking a pioneering achievement in energy infrastructure.

Over decades, the company expanded into global civil engineering, tackling pioneering projects such as the world’s first commercial nuclear power station and the Channel Tunnel.
It has delivered high‑profile infrastructure projects including stations on Crossrail, HS2 works (Old Oak Common), waste recovery parks and major rail concourses.
Its core expertise spans rail, transport infrastructure, civil engineering and urban regeneration works across the UK.
An unusual legacy: constructed Calder Hall, the world’s first commercial nuclear power station, and was part of the original Channel Tunnel consortium.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Teamwork
Excellence
Humility
Entrepreneurship

Environment + Sustainability

40% reduction

Direct Emissions Drop

Aim to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2) compared to a 2018 baseline by 2030.

20% lower emissions

Indirect Emissions Cut

Target to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3) compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030.

90% low-carbon

Concrete Usage

Aim to ensure 90% of concrete used in operations is low-carbon by 2030.

10% biodiversity gain

Biodiversity Impact

Deliver a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain across all relevant projects from 2030 onward.

Ban single-use plastics on sites from 2023 onward
Reduce waste intensity each year to achieve zero avoidable waste by 2040
Divert 100% of non-hazardous construction, demolition and excavation waste from landfill by 2028

Inclusion & Diversity

3.7/5 Rating

Employee Equality Rating

This score reflects employees' satisfaction with the company's equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts, based on 18 reviews.

4.4/5 Culture Score

Glassdoor Culture & Values

This score measures how well the company aligns with its stated culture and values, based on 31 reviews.

4.0/5 Diversity

Glassdoor Diversity Score

This score reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, based on 31 reviews.

Partners with Women in Transport to advance professional development in transport and engineering sectors.
Managing Director emphasizes that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is core to the company's culture.

Articles

Projects

Careers

Sustainability