Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Cost Control on UK Projects

STRABAG SE; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

9% pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major construction projects across the UK. You will manage budgets, procurement, and subcontract administration, ensuring robust financial control and commercial performance.

Based in the Buildings Division, you will work with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, driving value, risk management, and timely final accounts while upholding STRABAG's safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Proven experience delivering building projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or public sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
• Excellent understanding of cost management, procurement, and commercial reporting.
• Strong 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.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

UK construction experience

Experience on building projects (com/r

JCT contracts knowledge

Cost management & procurement

Negotiation & communication

MS Office & commercial software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

MS Office

Commercial management software

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major construction projects across the UK. You will manage budgets, procurement, and subcontract administration, ensuring robust financial control and commercial performance.

Based in the Buildings Division, you will work with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, driving value, risk management, and timely final accounts while upholding STRABAG's safety and quality standards.