Quantity Surveyor

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Sachsen-Anhalt; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

26 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. You will support project delivery, manage commercial relationships, and contribute to value and risk control across construction contracts.

The role requires degree-level education and active pursuit of professional accreditation, with knowledge of JCT contracts and strong reporting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Letter and report writing skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Contract value reviews (CVRs).
• 2-day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness.
• CIOB membership or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work within and assist the commercial and construction team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk.

Skills

Negotiation

CVR knowledge

Report writing

JCT contracts knowledge

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree level education

Professional accreditation progress

CIOB membership or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Work within and assist the commercial and construction team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk.

Required

• Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation
• Knowledge of JCT contracts
• Letter and report writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Contract value reviews (CVRs)
• 2-day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness
• CIOB membership or eligibility

Desirable

• Experience with larger Design and Build contracts
• Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution
• Understanding of contract law
• Involvement with contracts above €/£15m without responsibility
• Responsibility for controlling traditional contracts
• Supervise Assistant Quantity Surveyors and sign‑off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues
• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland