Senior Quantity Surveyor: Building Projects & Cost Control

STRABAG SE; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

9% pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Buildings Division and support major construction projects around Hertfordshire. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects from pre-construction through final account, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and value delivery while working with project teams and clients.

Key duties include budgets, forecasts, cost reports, procurement, subcontract negotiations, final accounts, CVRs, and financial reporting to

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering building projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms and cost management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Undertake cost planning and value engineering exercises throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage procurement activities including tender analysis, package recommendations, and subcontract negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and associated documentation.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance.
• Produce accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and management information for senior leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of business performance reports and project reviews.
• Administer contracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable forms of contract, including JCT.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and payment applications.
• Identify, quantify, and manage variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Support the preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual correspondence.
• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK build projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Commercial software

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Buildings Division and support major construction projects around Hertfordshire. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects from pre-construction through final account, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and value delivery while working with project teams and clients.

Key duties include budgets, forecasts, cost reports, procurement, subcontract negotiations, final accounts, CVRs, and financial reporting to