Senior Quantity Surveyor

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours, for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely, and contract-compliant documentation.
2. Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers' commercial team and client team.
3. Progress your own professional development continuously.
4. Be competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation.
5. Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge, working closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project.
6. Assist with the preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed.
7. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
8. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realizing efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers.
9. Maintain risk registers and contingencies accurately.
10. Implement the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures effectively and consistently.
11. Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support the change control process.
12. Support procurement through tenders, including producing subcontract documentation.
13. Manage subcontracts from initial placement to final account.
14. Prepare, review, and complete subcontract documentation.
15. Prepare and agree on interim payment applications.
16. Prepare and agree on final accounts with subcontractors.
17. Maintain registers of variations, delays, extension times, and claims.
18. Understand and ensure compliance with the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, processes, and statutory requirements relevant to your discipline and project.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Relevant Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or relevant industry experience.
2. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
3. Experience with Power BI.
4. Experience in Rail or Infrastructure projects.
5. A problem-solving, can-do approach.

About the Company

The role involves working on the HS2 project, the UK's new high-speed rail network, which aims to boost economic growth across Britain by connecting major cities with fast, reliable, high-speed services.

The Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, including twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and site construction.

You will be a valued member of the wider team, with opportunities for additional responsibilities, joining networks for women, military, or LGBT+ staff, and participating in community events, such as STEM ambassador activities.

We prioritize your personal and professional development, supporting further study, professional memberships, or certifications.

HS2 is committed to an inclusive recruitment process to maintain a diverse workforce. Candidates are asked to complete a diversity form as part of their application, which is anonymous and securely stored, in compliance with data protection laws.

All employees, Design Houses, and Supply Chains must adhere to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2017, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards, ensuring quality, environmental, safety, and information security management, with a commitment to safety and continual improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader, encouraging disabled applicants to apply and ensuring fair interview opportunities for qualified candidates with disabilities.