Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG Real Estate GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveying professional to join their tunnelling construction team. The role involves supporting site staff on commercial issues, preparing cost reports, and managing subcontractor payments. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial awareness, time management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position contributes to a dynamic, safety-oriented work environment dedicated to sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract and methods of measurement.
• Experience in construction/engineering, handling commercial issues.
• Ability to administer subcontractor accounts and cash management.
• Positive engagement with clients and understanding contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to site staff on commercial issues.
• Encourage a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Preparation of Cost Reports and valuations to the client.
• Administer subcontractor payments and maintain associated registers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Construction background

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.

Kontakt

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