Quantity Surveyor - #2121979

Skanska UK PLC


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Skanska UK PLC

At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects - 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.

We are currently looking for a MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor who will:

As the MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

  • Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Employers' representatives
  • Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
  • Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget
  • Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
  • Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
  • Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications
  • Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts
  • Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy

We are looking for:

  • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
  • Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
  • A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
  • Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
  • Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
  • Confidence and ability to assert influence
  • Hold an RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent) or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate Degree

What we offer:

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family

Financial wellbeing and employee assistance

Professional development

Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.

If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.

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