Senior Quantity Surveyor

SCS Railways; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Railways is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Logistics team for the HS2 project. The role involves managing documentation, preparing cost reports, and collaborating with project management and engineering teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the rail or infrastructure sectors. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the management and issue of accurate, timely documentation.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
• Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account.

Skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Commercial knowledge

Technical knowledge

Education

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Quantity Surveyor within our Logistics team.

Flexible working:

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours, for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely, and contract-compliant documentation.
2. Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers' commercial team and client team.
3. Progress your own professional development.
4. Be competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation.
5. Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge, working closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project.
6. Assist with the preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed.
7. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
8. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers.
9. Ensure risk registers and contingencies are accurately maintained.
10. Implement the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures consistently and effectively.
11. Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support the change control process.
12. Support the procurement team through tenders, including producing subcontract documentation.
13. Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account.
14. Prepare, review, and complete sub-contract documentation.
15. Prepare and agree interim applications for payment.
16. Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractors.
17. Maintain registers of variations, delays, extension times, and claims.
18. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements, ensuring that applicable requirements are implemented on the project.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Relevant Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or relevant industry experience.
2. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
3. Experience with Power BI.
4. Experience in Rail or Infrastructure projects.
5. Problem-solving, can-do approach.

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project, the UK’s new high-speed rail network, which aims to boost economic growth, connect major cities, and improve transportation infrastructure.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, including tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition, earthworks, and site construction.

We encourage diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities for professional growth, and participating in community and cultural events. We support your personal and professional development, including further study and professional memberships.

HS2 is committed to an inclusive recruitment process, monitoring applications to promote diversity. All responses to the diversity form are anonymous and securely maintained.

Our company complies with ISO standards and other statutory requirements, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, with a commitment to Zero Accidents.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader, encouraging disabled applicants to apply and ensuring fair consideration for interview opportunities.

To be considered under the disability confident scheme, you must:

• Have a long-term impairment affecting daily activities.
• Meet the minimum job criteria and person specification in your application and pre-interview stage.

Salary is competitive with an excellent benefits package.