Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division, supporting the delivery of a large‑scale high‑rise build project in the Lincoln area.

• Deliver commercial leadership from pre‑construction through to final account, ensuring value, quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to manage risk, cost control and financial success.
• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure site team adherence to group procedures and governance.
• Lead onboarding and development of junior staff, including training needs, performance management, coaching and mentoring.
• Participate in Project Kick‑Off meetings and contribute to the production and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Prepare internal commercial reporting, support monthly project reviews and other required reports.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications and cost reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules, and issue Sub‑Contract and Consultant Appointments.
• Coordinate with Design Manager and Project Manager on design cost impacts and value engineering.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts, monitoring requisitions, approvals and final accounts.
• Handle contract administration, change management, notices, and maintain registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and changes.
• Maintain accurate site records and implement WBS structure per Client & contract.
• Lead risk and opportunity workshops, feeding a real‑time Risk and Opportunity Schedule.
• Negotiate and agree change events, extensions, final accounts.
• Measure quantities according to Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Manage client and insurance related issues; ensure proper notifications and requirements.
• Maximise cash position through WIP control, cash flow production and improvement plans.
• Monitor cost and value in real time, provide detailed forecasts and margin improvement plan.
• Procure PCG, bonds and warranties as required.
• Resolve Sub‑Contractor and Supplier disputes, and assist in Client dispute management.
• Support business development activities, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other duties required by line manager.

• Registered with RICS/ICES and working towards Chartered status.
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor in the UK construction industry.
• Strong commercial acumen; excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Experienced with JCT forms and other construction contracts.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with a Design & Build contractor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract administration, procurement, cost and claims.

• Competitive salary.
• Private health cover.
• 9 % pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.