Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in London seeks a qualified individual to manage contract administration, prepare commercial reports, and handle procurement processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with contract requirements, identifying risks and opportunities, and collaborating with subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a construction-related field and be registered with RICS or ICES, bringing strong commercial acumen and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and registered with RICS / ICES.
• Strong knowledge of contracts and measurement standards.
• Computer literate with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and change management.
• Prepare internal commercial reports and valuations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in a construction-related field

A levels & HNC in a construction-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This represents a terrific opportunity to join this developing business unit of a European giant.

• Degree qualified, A levels & HNC (construction-related)
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorization of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.

Pre-employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people work on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!