Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Details | Schindler Group

Schindler Group; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mobility solutions company in Addlestone is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operational Quantity Surveying and provide strategic expertise in risk management and commercial negotiations. This role offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Company car or allowance

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multi-million-pound projects.
• Demonstrate experience of estimating project costs.
• Knowledge of key pre-construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-contract work, winning risks and opportunities.
• Develop work-winning negotiation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Operational Quantity Surveying expertise

Risk management

Commercial strategy development

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

BSc or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: 85023

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We have an opportunity for a proven individual with both operational and sales‑support experience to join our commercial organisation, and assume the primary responsibility for providing bid, commercial knowledge and support, acumen, and advisory service primarily across our New Installation (NI) business. We welcome applications from talented individuals across our hub offices in Coventry, Warrington, and Bathgate, reflecting the collaborative nature of our commercial organisation.

This role will be responsible for managing pre‑contract work, winning risks and opportunities and will encompass a broad range of interactions with both internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance, assistance, technical and commercial inputs (including supporting the development and enhancement of the pricing model) and leading negotiations.

There is potential for real growth both personally and professionally within the local and global Schindler organisation. You will get the opportunity to work with a great bunch of people and get supported in your development.

Commercial Management

• Review of clients’ contracts and warranties to ensure that contractual risk is minimised
• Work alongside the Sales representative in all commercial communications
• Develop solutions to ensure risks are managed and opportunities maximised to support order intake targets
• Agree and execute Articles of Agreement and all bonds, warranties, and insurances where relevant
• Manage the central register of seals and retrieval of all bonds and warranty documentation
• Maintain accurate contract files for all pre‑contract / award correspondence and other related contractual documentation; archiving and housekeeping necessities included
• Assist in the on‑going development of processes and systems to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of commercial support
• Support bid activities across other business lines, including existing installations as and when required, as directed by Head of Commercial and Procurement

Work Winning

• Develop successful work‑winning negotiation and commercial strategies, including but not limited to:
• Report to the Head of Commercial and Procurement, working on a variety of tenders, supporting sales in managing the creation of bid responses to tight timescales, supporting the development of customer proposals
• Obtain costing, risk, and mitigation strategies from pre‑contract / award colleagues and the post‑contract project commercial team to develop successful work‑winning strategies, increasing tender hit rate, ensuring all tender risks are mitigated or costed, and opportunities fully exploited
• Support Sales by developing best alternatives if negotiations fail, understanding clients’ requirements and drivers, and providing the business with alternative ‘plan B’ strategies when needed

Health & Safety and Administrative Support

• Provide full transparency and data required for external and internal auditors
• Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour
• Employees will contribute to the Company safety objectives, maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to Schindler Ltd occupational health and safety management system

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be passionate about commercial and sales, forming and influencing work‑winning strategies while managing risks and opportunities. There is a significant amount of interaction with key stakeholders across the business, so strong and clear communication (verbal and written) is a must.

• Proven track record of operational QS know‑how, managing multiple multi‑million‑pound projects and service contracts to successful completion
• Technical expert, role holder educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard; ideally hold a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Demonstrate experience of estimating project costs and presenting high‑quality tender documents to customers
• Experience of managing Health & Safety compliance including common domain model requirements
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years’ experience operating at a senior level within the commercial environment in the building construction and/or maintenance industry
• Knowledge of key pre‑construction procedures, e.g., Procurement, Planning and Contracts
• Demonstrate IT literacy capability, including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite

What’s in it for you?

• Join our purpose‑driven organisation. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day
• Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career
• Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture, through local and global initiatives that promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued
• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
• Comprehensive life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Discover more on our career website.

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