Senior Level Assistant Quantity Surveyor Jobs
Senior level assistant quantity surveyor jobs place experienced professionals in charge of cost planning, procurement strategy, and the project teams responsible for delivering on budget. The majority of openings are 36% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Turner & Townsend, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Fluor hiring at this level now.
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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The Quantity Surveyor assists and supports the Project Controls functions of planning, scheduling, cost management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, as required, to meet the project scope and job requirements. It focuses on construction quantity verification and reporting. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Confirm/verifies quantities via spot check for progress and invoice verification of payments to construction contractors.
- Coordinates and schedules measurement activities with construction management.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate field measurement notes, including numerical calculations, basis of calculations and assumptions / background.
- Supports the contract administrator when required.
- Reviews construction contractor’s proposal for contract changes for accuracy and quantity basis and validate against current contract with the contract administrator.
- Assists in evaluation of change requests: interfaces with the contract administrator for the initiation and development of contract change documents.
- Where required, support discussions and negotiations with contractors on (counter) estimates and contract change requests.
- Assist in providing input to contract cost forecast developments as required.
- Liaises with Engineering, Contracts, Construction and FCX management on evaluation of potential changes, risks assessment, and mitigation.
- Liaises with other Project Controls staff for aspects of (potential) changes.
- Assists in compiling historical data / key quantity analysis.
- Other duties may be assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
None listed
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess practical experience in the use of the earned value management systems (EVMS)
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The Quantity Surveyor assists and supports the Project Controls functions of planning, scheduling, cost management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, as required, to meet the project scope and job requirements. It focuses on construction quantity verification and reporting. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Confirm/verifies quantities via spot check for progress and invoice verification of payments to construction contractors.
- Coordinates and schedules measurement activities with construction management.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate field measurement notes, including numerical calculations, basis of calculations and assumptions / background.
- Supports the contract administrator when required.
- Reviews construction contractor’s proposal for contract changes for accuracy and quantity basis and validate against current contract with the contract administrator.
- Assists in evaluation of change requests: interfaces with the contract administrator for the initiation and development of contract change documents.
- Where required, support discussions and negotiations with contractors on (counter) estimates and contract change requests.
- Assist in providing input to contract cost forecast developments as required.
- Liaises with Engineering, Contracts, Construction and FCX management on evaluation of potential changes, risks assessment, and mitigation.
- Liaises with other Project Controls staff for aspects of (potential) changes.
- Assists in compiling historical data / key quantity analysis.
- Other duties may be assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
None listed
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess practical experience in the use of the earned value management systems (EVMS)
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00
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Senior Level Assistant Quantity Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level assistant quantity surveyor job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full project cost cycles, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have led procurement processes, produced final cost reports independently, and guided junior surveyors carries more weight than tenure alone. Tailoring your application to show specific outcomes, such as cost savings delivered or budget variances managed, gives you a clear edge over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire senior level assistant quantity surveyors?
Companies hiring senior level assistant quantity surveyors right now include Turner & Townsend, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established construction contractors, infrastructure consultancies, and large real estate developers who need surveyors capable of managing complex scopes with limited oversight.
Are there remote senior level assistant quantity surveyor jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires some site presence depending on project phase. About 36% of senior level assistant quantity surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common on active construction and infrastructure projects where periodic on-site review is necessary.
What makes an assistant quantity surveyor role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by independent ownership of cost management from pre-contract through final account, without day-to-day oversight. Expectations include leading subcontractor negotiations, producing and defending valuations, mentoring junior team members, and being the primary commercial contact for clients or project managers. The scope is broader, the accountability is direct, and the technical judgment required is substantially greater than at mid-level.
Which industries hire the most senior level assistant quantity surveyors?
Senior level assistant quantity surveyor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their projects involve large capital budgets, long delivery timelines, and complex subcontractor structures that require experienced commercial professionals to manage cost risk effectively.