Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; Radlett; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

9% pension

Professional membership

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK seeks an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver the SRFI contract at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett in Hertfordshire. You will manage commercial issues, develop team capability, and ensure governance across the project with a focus on cost control and value optimisation.

The role requires NEC Option A knowledge, RICS/ICES toward Chartership, and strong communication skills to support procurement, risk analysis, and claims management.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial issues within projects and governance.
• Understanding of Standard Forms of Contract and measurement methods.
• Strong communication, presentations and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on commercial issues within the project.
• Develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure site team follows group procedures and governance.
• Develop and manage junior staff performance.
• Prepare internal commercial reporting and valuations for payment.
• Prepare cost reports and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts through to final accounts.
• Manage change, risk, and cost control with regular cost-to-complete analysis.
• Draft complex subcontract arrangements and insurance considerations.
• Assist in work-winning duties and PQQ responses.

Skills

Contract management

Valuation & payments

Cost reporting

Subcontract & procurement

Project controls

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Negotiation & persuasion

NEC Option A knowledge

RICS/ICES registration

Education

Degree qualified + A levels & HNC (construction related)

RICS/ICES Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STRABAG UK are seeking an ambitious and proven Senior Quantity Surveyor to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.

• 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.
• NEC Option AKnowledge and Project Experience at a Senior QS level

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About STRABAG UK

At STRABAG, around 86,000 peopleworldwide work together on progress. Our projects are characterised byuniqueness and individual strengths, just as each of our employees is. Whetherin building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or specialistservices, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that create lastingvalue for our clients and communities.

About the Role

• We are seeking an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.
• Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO LogisticsPark Radlett will deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal completewith extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced greenspace.
• The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail,significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.
• Construction is anticipated to take place over the next two - three years.
• The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits,including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, andintegrated transport improvements.

Requirements:

• To provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
• 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
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability
• 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 projects(s).
• 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 upon 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.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• 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.
• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension, professional membership and 25 days holiday
• 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 89,000 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!