Quantity Surveyor

F8 Ferrovial Construction Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Greater London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support project teams in delivering commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a good understanding of NEC contracts. Responsibilities include cost reporting, valuation preparation, and client engagement. Join a community that values innovation and offers opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at various levels.
• Previous experience in mechanical and electrical works is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Input into Cost / Value reconciliations.
• Bottom Up and End Life Cost Reporting.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations.
• Contractual administration including early warning processes.
• Cost monitoring & reporting.
• Engage regularly with the client team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build effective relationships

Methodical approach

Influencing and persuasive skills

Understanding of NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Benefits

• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.

Productivity Tools

• Utilize cutting‑edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Overview

Ferrovial Construction has been working at Heathrow Airport for over 10 years delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects to high quality, safety and environmental standards. Since joining Heathrow's framework in 2014, Ferrovial Construction has delivered a variety of airside and landside projects across the whole airport. For example, we have delivered new taxiways and rehabilitated existing taxiways and the southern runway. We have also redeveloped sterile and grass areas and replaced critical assets, such as fire main, fuel main and HV ducts. We are currently working alongside Heathrow to rehabilitate assets with expired design life's and plan for a future runway resurfacing project. We are constantly designing and planning our works around critical assets and engaging with different key stakeholders in order to deliver Heathrow value for money. Our "H7" framework spans from airfield works (taxiways, runways, stands) to civils (roads, demolition works, underground and above ground structures) and MEP packages (services tunnels, lifts, life safety systems, fuel/fire mains). Assisting the Area/Senior Quantity Surveyor and working as part of an integrated project team to deliver a successful commercial outcome to the projects with which you are associated.

Responsibilities

Tasks to be carried out will be of a mixture of supporting nature and independently leading, and will be carried out periodically, but will require working to regular deadlines.

• Input into Cost / Value reconciliations.
• Bottom Up and End Life Cost Reporting.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations / final valuations / final accounts / sub‑contract final accounts.
• Prepare and issue certification / payment of sub‑contractors.
• Contractual administration including early warning and compensation event process.
• Dispute management.
• Cost monitoring & reporting.
• To ensure effective integration and collaboration with project management teams.
• Regular site visits to ensure that site records are maintained and that all risks and opportunities are identified and managed.
• Commercial relationships with subcontractors balancing the delivery of quality services with achieving best value for the business.
• Drafting & issuance of subcontract scope and packages.
• Drafting and submitting applications for payment to client.
• Regular engagement with client team.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding & working knowledge of the NEC form of Contract.
• Principles of contract law and tort, statutory obligations and legislation.
• Pre‑contract controls – understanding scope and method for evaluation.
• Contract administration including data reporting and record keeping.
• Commercial Management – understanding the impact of change and contractual redress – main contract and subcontract.
• Project Controls – how cost is captured, controlled, reported and measured against on the project.
• Insurance, bonds and warranties – obligations and use.
• Start to understand & contribute to discussions with more senior management re merits of particular issues & how a strategy can be set & implemented.
• Understanding & interpreting planning and programming techniques and processes.
• Industry technologies and techniques including CDM, SHE standards, Quality Assurance systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels throughout the company as well as partners, suppliers and customers.
• Good influencing and persuasive skills and ability to build effective working relationships with people at many levels.
• Methodical in approach.
• Previous experience in mechanical and electrical works is desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Airport experience / critical areas experience.
• Experience of working in an international organization.

About Ferrovial

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including highways, airports, construction, and energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross‑business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.