Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Projects

KONE; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on Major Projects in London. This role focuses on managing contracts effectively, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with teams throughout project phases. The company promotes a supportive environment with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Bonus

Car/Travel Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

PDI

Dental Insurance

GymFlexi Membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Major Projects management required.
• Industry experience beneficial.
• Effective communication and people skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with KONE's contract guidelines and policies.
• Supports Project Manager in preparing Project Execution Plan.
• Monitors KONE’s compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Good people skills and relationship-building abilities

Proven contractual knowledge

Resilience, determination, and ability to work under pressure

Sound commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

We have an exciting job opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on Major Projects.

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team). The role may be located directly on the project or as part of the local frontline unit.

Key responsibilities:

1. Ensures that the Sub-Contracts are made in line with KONE’s contract guidelines and policies.
2. Supports Project Manager and team in preparing a Project Execution Plan and maintaining appropriate control processes defined therein.
3. Fully understands the scope and terms of the main contract as well as sub-contracts, including both KONE’s obligations to the customer and subcontractor’s obligations to KONE.
4. Monitors KONE’s compliance with contractual obligations throughout the contract term.
5. Monitors potential claims, including reporting of risks, maintaining records of variations, and managing contractual notices.
6. Supports Project Manager in converting opportunities into profitable Variation Orders.
7. Ensures timely payments and notifications to third parties.
8. Monitors cost control and client change control processes.
9. Maintains project forecast costs, revenue, and profitability using SAP and business reporting tools.
10. Prepares monthly reports on cost/value reconciliation, project final account discussions, and contract disputes.
11. Follows changes in laws and regulations affecting the project and advises accordingly.

Skills and experience required:

1. A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
2. Proven experience in Major Projects management.
3. Industry experience is beneficial.
4. Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
5. Good people skills and relationship-building abilities.
6. Proven contractual knowledge.
7. Resilience, determination, and ability to work under pressure.
8. Sound commercial awareness.

What KONE can offer:

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, 1 paid Volunteering Day, Company Pension Scheme, Bonus, Car/Travel Allowance, Private Medical Insurance, PDI, Dental Insurance, GymFlexi Membership, Development opportunities, and more. We support your professional growth with experienced leaders, discounts, 24/7 GP support, and wellbeing access. We promote hybrid working and a collaborative, innovative culture focused on sustainability and ethical practices.

Learn more at www.kone.com/careers