Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of UK construction projects from pre-construction through final account. You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and clients to control costs, assess variations, prepare CVRs, and support governance with robust reporting and change control.

The role requires strong knowledge of JCT, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a proactive approach to value engineering

Qualifications

• Strong cost management and budgeting capabilities.
• Experience delivering projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education or public sectors.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and commercial management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Undertake cost planning and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage procurement activities including tender analysis and subcontract negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and documentation.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Produce monthly CVRs and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Administer contracts including JCT and payment applications.
• Identify variations, change control, and final account agreements.

Job description

About Us

STRABAG UK is part of the STRABAG Group, one of Europe's leading technology-driven construction companies, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors. Within our Buildings Division, we deliver high-quality projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and public sector developments.

About The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, the successful candidate will ensure robust cost control, risk management, and commercial performance while supporting STRABAG UK's commitment to quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Undertake cost planning and value engineering exercises throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage procurement activities including tender analysis, package recommendations, and subcontract negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and associated documentation.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance.
• Produce accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and management information for senior leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of business performance reports and project reviews.
• Administer contracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable forms of contract, including JCT.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and payment applications.
• Identify, quantify, and manage variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Support the preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual correspondence.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Proven experience delivering building projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or public sector environments.
• Excellent understanding of cost management, procurement, and commercial reporting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management software