Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; Lincoln; 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 SE is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division in Lincoln. This role involves managing commercial aspects of large-scale high-rise projects, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to final account.

We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, private health cover, a 9% pension plan, and 25 days holiday. Join us in making a significant impact on landmark UK projects.

Qualifications

• Registered with RICS or ICES and working toward Chartership.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience in the UK construction industry as a Senior or Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-rise build projects.
• Manage commercial aspects from pre-construction to final account.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership and risk management.

Skills

Registered with RICS / ICES

Commercial awareness

Strong knowledge of construction contracts

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate with Microsoft Office

Management of cost and risk

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division, supporting the successful delivery of a large scale, high rise build project in the Lincoln area.

What matters to us

• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Senior or Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Experience working with a Design and Build Building Contractor
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

Your contribution to our company

• Support the successful delivery of large scale, high-rise build projects based near Lincoln, managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre‑construction through to final account.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership, manage risk and cost control, and drive the financial success of projects ranging in scale and complexity.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure value, quality, and efficiency at every stage.

Requirements:

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Manage the successful onboarding of new junior staff members.
• Manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports.
• Identify necessary and appropriate training needs for direct reports.Motivate and manage the performance of junior staff and provide coaching and mentoring where appropriate.
• Delegate appropriate work to junior staff while maintaining accountability.
• Participate in the Project Kick‑Off meeting and input into and directly influence the production and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Prepare internal commercial reporting, influence and contribute to monthly project reviews and any other reports which may be required.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Prepare cost reports to the client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Issue sub‑contractor and consultant appointments in line with the requirements of the programme and procurement schedule.
• Work with the Design Manager and Project Manager on design aspects and provide advice regarding cost impacts and value engineering.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisition preparation through to final accounts.
• Undertake contract administration, including change management, the issuance of contractual notices and communication in accordance with the contract and maintain associated registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Ensure correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the client and contract requirements.
• Ensure regular risk and opportunity workshops take place within the project team and influence and input into a real‑time risk and opportunity schedule.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree on change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measure quantities in accordance with standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate client management is initiated and maintained.
• Identify and advise on insurance‑related issues, including the prompt notification of potential claims and ensuring all insurance‑related contractual requirements of the project are implemented and managed.
• Maximise cash position, include WIP control, cash flow production and improvement plans.
• Monitor and manage the out‑turn cost and value on the project in real time and ensure a detailed forecast is maintained and reported on a monthly basis.
• Input into the production of the margin improvement plan on the project and manage and maintain in real time.
• Ensure timely procurement of PCG, bonds and warranties as required by the contract.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier disputes.
• Assist in client dispute management.
• Assist with work-winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other work as required by your line manager.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position.

What you stand to gain

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
• Our commitment to respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a safe and healthy workplace. We are driven by our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and a goal of climate neutrality by 2040.