Managing Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Main Works
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects - 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.
We are currently looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor who will:
As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
- Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader
- Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
- Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims
- Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed
- Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports (including CVR)
- Review value management and advise on Risk management
- Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts
- Plan and implement change management and cost control
- Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
- Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representatives
We are looking for:
- Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
- Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
- A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
- Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
- Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
- Strong analytical skills
- Confidence and ability to assert influence
- Hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CICES
What we offer:
24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.
