Senior Quantity Surveyor
Skanska
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Gravesend
Contract type: Full time
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
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.
- 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
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, de
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