Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor focused on tunnelling projects. This role involves providing support to site teams on commercial issues, ensuring compliance with procedures, and managing subcontractor accounts. Candidates should have strong commercial acumen and experience in construction or engineering. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee development, driven by a strategy aimed at climate neutrality by 2040.

Benefits

Work environment promoting safety and health

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard forms of contract and measurement.
• Experience in tunnelling construction.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to site staff.
• Ensure adherence to group procedures.
• Manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare valuations and cost reports.
• Manage subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Time management

Microsoft Office Applications

Construction/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.

What matters to us

• 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

Your contribution to our 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.

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.

Contact

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

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

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