Quantity Surveyor

Strabag; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Manchester seeks a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to support site staff with commercial advice and develop commercial awareness in the team. Responsibilities include managing subcontractor accounts, preparing valuations, and ensuring adherence to procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong time management skills, commercial acumen, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Join a company that values safety, health, and employee development as part of its commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide commercial advice to site staff.
• Experience in preparation of valuations and cost reports.
• Understanding of contract administration and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support site staff on commercial issues.
• Develop commercial awareness within the team.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Construction or engineering experience

Job description

If you are an Quantity Surveying 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.

• Commercially astute. Working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement.
• Good time management & organisational skills.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background.

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

• Provide support and advice to site staff on commercial issues within the Project.
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff.
• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordancewith the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• 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 and maintain associatedregisters.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Utilise the costing system.
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Positive engagement with Client equivalent position.
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
• Drafting of subcontracts including professional services.
• Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
• Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.

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.

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK Limited