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Ollie Johnston

West Chiltington,West Sussex

Summary

Quantity Surveyor with experience delivering high-value commercial and hospitality projects across the UK, alongside international exposure within the energy sector. Strong background in cost management, procurement, tendering, and contract administration, with hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to final account. Currently operating on the RICS pathway and actively working toward chartership in Quantity Surveying, with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships, control project risk, and deliver commercial certainty on complex projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Quantity Surveyor

PSE Associates
09.2023 - 01.2026
  • Led commercial management on a diverse range of pub and restaurant refurbishments and new builds, including:
  • The Ivy Brasseries; Canterbury, Bournemouth, Liverpool (Caprice Holdings)
  • Arlington Street (Jeremy King Restaurants)
  • The Park (Jeremy King Restaurants)
  • Crowthorne – Hall & Woodhouse’s new-build pub development (completed Jan 2025)
  • Managed tender analysis, contract preparation, and supplier negotiations across high-specification projects
  • Produced and maintained detailed cost reports and budget control documentation
  • Oversaw project scheduling, supplier delivery performance, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Key contributor to the full project lifecycle, with increasing responsibility for stakeholder communication and procurement decisions

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Oil and Gas Operations Consulting (OGOC) Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Supported multimillion-dollar sour gas projects across UAE, Iraq, and UK markets
  • Delivered OPEX cost estimation and manpower modelling on complex engineering tenders
  • Prepared contractual summaries for international tender packages and analysed EPC bids
  • Played a key scribe and workshop analyst role in HAZOP/SIL studies and HSSE sessions
  • Developed cross-sector expertise in cost planning, procurement, and technical documentation in high-value energy infrastructure

Education

First Class Honours - 2025

University of Chichester
09.2021 - 09.2025

Skills

  • Cost Management & Forecasting
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Contract Administration (JCT)
  • Risk & Value Engineering
  • Tendering & Procurement
  • Management

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

PSE Associates
09.2023 - 01.2026

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Oil and Gas Operations Consulting (OGOC) Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2023

First Class Honours - 2025

University of Chichester
09.2021 - 09.2025
Ollie Johnston