Managing Quantity Surveyor at Taylor Woodrow in Friston, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

subcontractor procurement

cost control

forecasting

risk management

value engineering

financial performance

Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and management.
Ensure accurate valuations, variations, and final accounts.
Lead and manage all commercial aspects of the project, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
Provide strategic input on risk management and value engineering.
Collaborate closely with project teams to maintain financial performance and contractual compliance.

Requirements

leadership

nec contracts

quantity surveying

senior qs

negotiation

Our client, Taylor Woodrow, a leading infrastructure and civil engineering specialist, is seeking a seeking an experienced Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major substation civils project in Friston. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a critical infrastructure project, ensuring commercial success and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Career development within a leading construction and engineering company.
Opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure 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.

Articles

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