Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial professional for tunnelling construction projects. The role requires strong negotiation skills, project controls expertise, and excellent knowledge of standard contract forms. Candidates should hold a degree related to construction and ideally be working toward chartership with RICS or ICES. This position offers opportunities for career progression and involvement in significant projects.

Qualifications

• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Good communication skills including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance on all commercial issues within the project.
• Prepare internal commercial reporting and other required reports.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Project controls

Risk analysis

Contract administration

Education

Degree qualified in construction related field

Chartered Quantity Surveyor Status (desired)

Job description

If you are an ambitious Commercial professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Required

• Degreequalified, A levels &HNC (construction related).
• Registeredwith RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership.
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge ofStandard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Computerliterate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Goodcommunication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate andpersuade others.
• Programmingtechniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement,cost, claims.

Desired (but not essential)

• CharteredQuantity Surveyor Status (member).

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• To provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues within the Project.
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff.
• 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 authorisation 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.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Have an up-to-date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the project.
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement.
• Identification and advice of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
• Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

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.

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At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its 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!

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