Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

9% pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division in Hertfordshire, delivering a diverse portfolio of construction projects. This senior role requires you to lead commercial activity on projects, work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.

You will manage pre-construction through final account, drive value engineering, risk management and cost control, and ensure compliance with contract procedures, reporting, and approvals

Qualifications

• Requires registration with RICS/ICES and working towards Chartership.
• Degree qualified or HNC equivalent required.
• Commercial acumen with knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Experience with Design and Build contracting.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery on projects from pre-construction through final account.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership and manage risk and cost control.
• Drive value, quality and efficiency in collaboration with project teams, clients and supply chain.
• Maintain governance, reporting, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

RICS / ICES

Chartership progress

MS Office

Contract forms knowledge

Cost control

Risk analysis

Project controls

Negotiation

Communication

Pre-construction to final account

Education

Degree qualification

HNC equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Standard Methods of Measurement

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Hertfordshire.

• Registered with RICS / ICES and workingtowards Chartership
• Degree qualified or HNC equivalent
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of StandardForms of Contract and Standard Methods ofMeasurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft OfficeApplications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Experience working with a Design and BuildBuilding Contractor
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis,contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

STRABAG - Work On Progress: Becoming Climate Neutral by 2040.

• STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Hertfordshire. As part of one of Europe’s leading technology groups for construction services, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring value, quality, and efficiency at every stage.
• Working closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners, you will provide strategic commercial leadership, manage risk and cost control, and help drive the financial success of projects ranging in scale and complexity. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to contribute to high-quality developments within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

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 directreports.
• Identify necessary and appropriate training needs for direct reports.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff and provide coaching andmentoring where appropriate.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Participate in the Project Kick Off meeting and input into and directly influence the production andmaintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting, influence and contribute to monthly projects reviewsand any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordancewith the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Prepare and issue Sub-Contract and Consultant Appointments in line with the requirements of theprogramme and procurement schedule.
• Liaise with the Design Manager and Project Manager in relation to design aspects of the projectand provide advice regarding cost impacts and value engineering.
• 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, the issue of contractualnotices and communication in accordance with the contract 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.
• Ensure regular risk and opportunity workshops take place within the project team and influence andinput into a real time Risk and Opportunity Schedule including specific mitigation strategies.
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accountsetc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the 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 claimsand ensuring all insurance related contractual requirements of the project are implemented andmanaged.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Ensure the out-turn cost and value on the project is monitored and managed in real time andensure 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 maintainin real time.
• Ensure the timely procurement of PCG, bonds and warranties as required by the contract.
• Manage Sub-Contractor and Supplier disputes.
• Input and assist in the management of Client disputes.
• 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
• 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 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!

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