Senior Quantity Surveyor

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If you are an ambitious commercial professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Degree qualified, A levels & HNC (construction related)
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership
• CSCS Card (relevant type) All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards where site-based work is required
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

Your contribution to our company

• Participate in the Project Kick Off meeting and input into and directly influence the production and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting, influence and contribute to monthly projects reviews and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Prepare and issue Sub-Contract and Consultant Appointments in line with the requirements of the programme and procurement schedule.
• Liaise with the Design Manager and Project Manager in relation to design aspects of the project and provide advice regarding cost impacts and value engineering.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management, the issue of contractual notices and communication in accordance with the contract and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
• Ensure regular risk and opportunity workshops take place within the project team and influence and input into a real time Risk and Opportunity Schedule including specific mitigation strategies. preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Identify and advise on insurance related issues, including the prompt notification of potential claims and ensuring all insurance related contractual requirements of the project are implemented and managed.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Ensure the out-turn cost and value on the project is monitored and managed in real time and ensure a detailed forecast is maintained and reported on a monthly basis.
• Input into the production of the margin improvement plan on the project and manage and maintain in real time.
• Ensure the timely procurement of PCG, bonds and warranties as required by the contract.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our .

Pre-Employment Screening (PES) ist die Prüfung von relevanten Bewerbungsinformationen auf ihre Richtigkeit unter Berücksichtigung geltender Datenschutzbestimmungen und sonstiger rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen. Das PES soll in der Regel nur bei denjenigen Bewerbenden durchgeführt werden, die sich auf eine Stelle bewerben, die mit der Wahrnehmung von besonders vertraulichen Aufgaben oder einer personellen und/oder finanziellen Verantwortung verbunden ist. In bestimmten Anlassfällen kann ein Teil der im Rahmen von PES vorgesehenen und unten im Einzelnen dargestellten Checks und Maßnahmen auch bei den anderen Bewerbenden erforderlich erscheinen.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.