Senior Quantity Surveyor

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for the Aylesbury area to support major civil works on the HS2 project. The role involves independent delivery and occasionally leading a small commercial team, with responsibilities across valuations, variations, and contract administration.

You will monitor costs, prepare interim and final valuations, issue payments to subcontractors, and provide contractual advice to management while ensuring compliant administration and timely notices.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a professional institution (CICES or RICS).
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor delivering commercial outcomes.
• Able to mentor junior team members and adapt to project needs.
• UK driving license and CSCS card are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and agree variation accounts for main and subcontracts.
• Monitor cost against targets and project programmes.
• Prepare interim and final valuations and sub-contract final accounts.
• Provide contractual advice to management and ensure compliance.
• Identify commercial risks and propose controls; resolve disputes.

Skills

UK driving license

CSCS card

Mentoring junior team

Cost control

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CICES membership

Job description

About The Role

At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We’re recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in our Aylesbury area.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will need to carry out tasks independently (and at times involve this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff) and will involve carrying out both periodical duties and one-off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team. You will need to prepare and agree variation accounts – main contract and sub-contracts. We would also need you to monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines.

We expect you to provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment. Another key part of the role is to prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub-contract final accounts. You’ll also need to prepare and issue certification and payment of sub-contractors. It’s essential that you provide contractual advice to management (ensure compliance with contract and legal administration obligations e.g. Timely issue of relevant notices).

You must negotiate and progress the resolution of any disputes. We will need you to identify potential commercial risks and evaluate options for their control and management.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks:

It is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).

About You

• Qualified with a Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
• Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar).
• Successful experience at Quantity Surveyor level, displaying skill in delivering a positive commercial outcome for the project(s) with which you have been associated.
• The ability to listen, learn and take on board new concepts and carry out actions, whilst mentoring junior team members.
• Must hold a valid UK drivers license and have access to a vehicle
• Must hold a valid CSCS card