Abdul Rahman
Birmingham,Birmingham
Summary
Commercially focused quantity surveyor with extensive subcontractor-side experience in groundworks, drainage, foundations, and utilities across residential, commercial, and educational projects. Currently supporting £1m+ civil engineering packages at F&I Groundwork Ltd through precise measurement, BOQ preparation, and cost reporting. Holds an MSc in Quantity Surveying from Birmingham City University, accredited by RICS, and a BSc in Civil Engineering with first-class distinction. Demonstrates strong technical knowledge and effective communication skills with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
F&I Groundwork Ltd
Northampton
12.2024 - Current
- Working as part of a subcontractor commercial team on groundworks and civil engineering packages valued at £1m+.
- Preparing and reviewing measurements, take-offs, and Bills of Quantities for groundwork, drainage, foundations, roads, external works, utilities, landscaping, residential, commercial, and education projects.
- Supporting the preparation of monthly valuations and payment applications in line with completed works and site progress.
- Assisting with variation identification, pricing, and submission, ensuring changes are recorded accurately and supported with relevant site information.
- Managing and reviewing subcontractor invoices, checking quantities, rates, and completed works against project records.
- Supporting tender submissions by reviewing drawings, preparing quantities, checking scope requirements, and assisting with pricing documentation.
- Producing cost reports and maintaining commercial records to support project cost control and financial monitoring.
- Attending site visits to check progress, verify completed works, and collect information for valuations and variations.
- Liaising with clients, site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve commercial and technical queries.
- Contributing to improved BOQ accuracy and reduced cost errors through careful measurement, drawing review, and documentation control.
Education
MSc - Quantity Surveying
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK2025
Diploma - Quantity Surveying
The Academy of Quantity Surveyors (TAQS)
Hyderabad, India2024
BSc - Civil Engineering
SRIT
Anantapur, India2024
Skills
- Quantity surveying and measurement
- Bills of quantities preparation
- Cost estimation and reporting
- Tender support and negotiation
- Monthly valuations and payment applications
- Variations and change control
- Subcontractor invoice review
- Drawing interpretation
- Site visits and progress checks
- Client and subcontractor communication
- Site coordination
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Revit expertise
- CostX software
Custom Section
- Graduate Quantity Surveyor
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Quantity Surveyor
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrahmana1b2b1/
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Strong interest in subcontractor-side commercial management
- Groundworks
- Civil engineering
- Infrastructure projects
Projects
Structural Health Monitoring, Completed a civil engineering academic project focused on structural health monitoring and the assessment of concrete structures using non-destructive testing methods. The project reviewed methods such as Rebound Hammer Testing and Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing to evaluate concrete strength, detect potential structural issues, and support preventative maintenance., Structural integrity assessment, Non-destructive testing methods, Rebound Hammer Test, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test, Concrete strength evaluation, Durability and maintenance of civil engineering structures
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
F&I Groundwork Ltd
12.2024 - Current
MSc - Quantity Surveying
Birmingham City University
Diploma - Quantity Surveying
The Academy of Quantity Surveyors (TAQS)
BSc - Civil Engineering
SRIT