Site-Based Technical Controlling Lead (QS/Engineering)

STRABAG; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG is seeking a Technical Controlling professional who blends on-site construction experience with financial governance to drive project performance.

The role acts as the bridge between Site Operations and the Business Unit, applying the Common Project Standards (CPS) and iTWO data to improve estimates, reporting and tender quality. You will retain core QS or engineering skills while expanding into strategic analysis, cost control, and process improvement across UK projects.

Qualifications

• Experience on site with understanding of how projects are built and managed.
• Process-driven but practical; able to apply CPS in real site challenges.
• Currently a Quantity Surveyor or Site Engineer in an engineering main contractor.
• Aim to move into strategic analysis and reporting.
• Strong MS-Office proficiency.
• Familiarity with cost estimation software, e.g. iTWO.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Costs, Revenue/Results, Productivity and Budgets in real-time.
• Interface between Project Manager and Business Unit, translating site activities into financial data.
• Forecast deviations from schedule and cost forecasts using engineering/QS judgment.
• Ensure Working Budget and Estimates in iTWO reflect reality.
• Drive the Feedback Loop to share lessons with Pre-Construction for tenders.

Skills

On-site experience

Process-driven

Strategic analysis

Independent, analytical

Willingness to work on site

Effective reporting

Education

HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

iTWO

Job description

STRABAG is seeking a Technical Controlling professional who blends on-site construction experience with financial governance to drive project performance.

The role acts as the bridge between Site Operations and the Business Unit, applying the Common Project Standards (CPS) and iTWO data to improve estimates, reporting and tender quality. You will retain core QS or engineering skills while expanding into strategic analysis, cost control, and process improvement across UK projects.