Quantity Surveyor – UK Construction, Cost & Contracts

STRABAG UK; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

9% pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction to final account. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure cost control, risk management and commercial performance.

The role covers budgets, forecasts, cost reports, procurement, subcontracts, variations, and final accounts across commercial, residential, healthcare, education or public sector projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in UK construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and cost management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and commercial management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost reports.
• Cost planning and value engineering throughout the lifecycle.
• Procurement activities including tenders, subcontracts and negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and documentation.
• Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance.
• Produce monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and management information.
• Assist in business performance reports and project reviews.
• Administer contracts per project requirements and JCT forms.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate interim valuations and payments.
• Identify, quantify and manage variations and change control.
• Support final accounts agreement.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and correspondence.

Skills

Degree-qualified

UK QS experience

Contract knowledge

Cost management

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

MS Office

Commercial management software

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction to final account. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure cost control, risk management and commercial performance.

The role covers budgets, forecasts, cost reports, procurement, subcontracts, variations, and final accounts across commercial, residential, healthcare, education or public sector projects.