Senior Quantity Surveyor at Skanska in England, GB

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 Infrastructure Operating Unit, on our Lower Thames Crossing Project.

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time. We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting, including DBS check. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil this residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.

We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us.

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Own commercial and cost performance.
• Manage procurement and trade packages.
• Administer contracts and commercial obligations.
• Control change and claims.
• Lead cost planning and value management.
• Identify and manage commercial risk.
• Coordinate with the wider project team.
• Support and develop the commercial team.

We are looking for:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience.
• Significant experience in a senior quantity-surveying or commercial role on complex construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in cost planning, forecasting, procurement, contract administration, change control, claims and final-account management.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Highways experience, converse with the Highways Method of Measurement – including take-off, compiling of BoQ
• Experience procuring and managing Earthworks and Drainage works packages, including self-delivery & subcontract
• Managing a small team of commercial staff

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 recruitment@skanska.co.uk 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.