Strategic Quantity Surveyor: Drive Cost & Value in UK

STRABAG UK; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

9% pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of UK construction projects from pre-construction through final account. You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure robust cost control, risk management and commercial performance in line with STRABAG's commitment to quality, sustainability and operational excellence.

Key duties include budgeting, cost planning, procurement, subcontract administration, CVRs, interim

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

Cost control

Contract administration

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

JCT contracts knowledge

Excel

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of UK construction projects from pre-construction through final account. You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure robust cost control, risk management and commercial performance in line with STRABAG's commitment to quality, sustainability and operational excellence.

Key duties include budgeting, cost planning, procurement, subcontract administration, CVRs, interim