Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.
Location: Office based (near Oakham), up to 30% global travel.
Zeeco is seeking a skilled Senior Construction & Quantity Surveying Planner to deliver high quality planning, cost control, and technical coordination for maintenance and construction projects across industrial and chemical facilities. This role works closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are well defined, commercially sound, and executed safely and efficiently
Key responsibilities
- Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed maintenance and construction plans, work packages, and execution strategies.
- Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and project management teams.
- Conduct site visits to validate scopes and assess constructability.
- Lead planning for shutdowns, retrofits, and complex installations.
- Quantity Surveying & Cost Control
- Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, and material take offs.
- Support tendering, bid reviews, and contract negotiations.
- Track budgets, analyse variances, and forecast costs.
- Manage change orders, claims, and commercial documentation.
- Perform value engineering to optimise cost and schedule.
- Client Engagement
- Act as a key technical and commercial contact during early project stages.
- Participate in client meetings and design reviews.
- Communicate planning progress, cost impacts, and execution readiness.
- Build strong customer relationships through responsiveness and expertise.
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, PM, fabrication, and field service teams.
- Support internal reviews, risk assessments, and coordination meetings.
- Mentor junior planners and cost analysts.
- Governance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with Zeeco procedures and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate planning, cost, and contract documentation.
- Support audits, quality checks, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications required
- Education & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
- Extensive experience in planning, QS, or project controls in industrial/energy sectors.
- Experience supporting field execution and customer facing activities.
- Proficiency with Primavera (preferred), MS Project, and cost management tools.
- Skills
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment and construction methods.
- Advanced estimating and commercial analysis capabilities.
- Ability to interpret drawings, P&IDs, and technical specs.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
- Full UK driving licence
Why join Zeeco?
- At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:
- BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
- 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
- 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Life insurance for added peace of mind.
- Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world class engineering teams.
- A supportive, safety driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
- Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.
Working at Zeeco means being part of a people centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.