Quantity Surveyor

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

SYSTRA Ltd is seeking a Commercial/PMO professional to support the Client-side commercial team on major transit projects. You will help manage time, cost and quality from planning through to close-out, ensuring timely reporting and contract deliverables.

The role focuses on NEC experience, change control, and post-contract commercial services including reporting, payments, variations and final accounts, with a strong emphasis on risk management and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years NEC experience and ability to demonstrate change control processes.
• Experience in post-contract commercial services including reporting, payments, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or similar; Chartered membership or working towards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Client-Side Commercial/PMO team to manage time, cost and quality from planning through closeout.
• Provide commercial assurance, reporting and contract deliverables for monthly billing cycles.
• Assist with the Client Supply Chain mobilisation and cost/value reconciliation.
• Support risk management, mitigation actions and adherence to Line of Defence protocols.

Skills

NEC experience

Change control

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

BA Hons / BSc in Commercial Management or QS

Job description

Company Overview

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

This is an opportunity to support the Commercial / PMO (Client Side) team in providing commercial assurance for our Client’s capital programme / projects. This includes key Line of Defence 2 (LoD2) duties on behalf of the Client in order to appropriately manage cost and programme risk / opportunity.

Missions / Main Duties

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To support the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team in the effective management of time, cost and quality to plan, through to programme / project close out.
• Provide functional and productive commercial support to the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team, ensuring that timely reporting and contract deliverables are maintained.
• Support the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team to minimise Client risk and maximise Client value.
• Ensure compliance with all Client processes, in support of Line of Defence protocol. This includes:
• Collaboration with LoD to validate compliance and effectiveness, e.g. review completion and mitigation actions completed
• EVM and EAC alignment / testing
• Bilateral (Client & Supply Chain) Risk Assessment against funding envelope
• Change Control and TRA Erosion (trending vs budget / allowance)
• Defect identification, notification and tracking
• Supply Chain due diligence including financial securities and any performance security (incl insurances)
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together.

Stakeholder Accountabilities

• Support the preparation of all relevant commercial assurance for the Client’s monthly billing cycle, including cost and value reconciliation and associated change control
• Review of Client’s Supply Chain Application for Payments and certification recommendations
• Monitoring and supporting the Client Supply Chain mobilisation process

Financial & Project Accountabilities

• Ensuring Client’s budget envelopes are maintained and any variances reported in a transparent and concise manner

Profile / Skills

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction and / or infrastructure projects
• Management and reporting of Client expectations and deliverables
• Minimum of 2 years NEC experience and be able to demonstrate their experience managing change control and associated processes
• Specific knowledge and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlement
• BA Hons / BSc degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying (or similar)
• Professionally Chartered Membership to an accredited body (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent) or working towards

Safety

SYSTRA Ltd and its employees subscribe to the six key Safety Rules:

• Commitment (Safety is the first consideration in everything we do, if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it)
• Leadership (Safety begins at the top - we walk the talk and set a visible example)
• Openness (Safety is openness - information is shared and investigation conclusions are open to all parties)
• Reporting (Safety is knowledge - we report every incident and take immediate remedial action)
• Responsibility (Safety is everyone’s responsibility - we learn from mistakes and will not tolerate negligence)
• Measurement (Safety needs a common measure - we shall use lost time, accidents and other appropriate measures)

All colleagues are responsible for taking immediate action to deal with any threat to safety.

Working Environment

SYSTRA provides a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well‑equipped office. A minimum of 3 days