Senior Quantity Surveyor

Collen Construction; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Specialist to join our project management team in Sweden. You will influence safety culture onsite, manage costs, and support procurement strategies while ensuring projects stay on time and within budget.

You will report to the Commercial Director and work on international projects across Europe, including Sweden and the UK, with mentoring and leadership exposure to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Cost Management.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong time management and communication skills; computer literacy and reporting ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents with the architect and client.
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance projects.
• Assist in establishing client requirements and feasibility studies.
• Perform risk, value management and cost control.
• Advise on procurement strategy and contractual claims.
• Identify and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders and allocate work to subcontractors.
• Write progress reports and analyse outcomes; ensure safety regulation compliance.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Cost Management

Job description

A degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Cost Management

A proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget

As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Commercial Director, your key responsibilities may vary depending on the nature and stage of the project being worked on, but can include:

• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
• Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
• Performing risk, value management and cost control
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
• Preparing and analysing costings for tenders
• Allocating work to subcontractors
• Providing advice on contractual claims
• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

Advance Your Career With Us

Career path framework aligned with your discipline

Mentoring from industry experts and leadership exposure

International project opportunities across Ireland, UK, Sweden, Denmark and Finland

Access to LMS with tailored content

Membership with professional bodies to help you build your network

Inclusive culture driven by values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership & Sustainability

We are looking for smart, creative & motivated people