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Quantity Surveyor – EMEA Consultancy (Transport & Infrastructure)
Department: EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure Location: London, United Kingdom
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team in London, contributing to our strategic growth. In this dynamic role, you’ll support one of our primary Construction clients, driving procurement and commercial strategies across diverse projects while delivering tangible value to our business.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Commercial Administration
- Certify and expedite contractor payments in line with project requirements
- Support Project Managers with NEC contract administration, including:
- Responding to compensation event notifications
- Agreeing compensation events
- Managing Unifier (our contract administration system)
- Compile and present monthly commercial WOT dashboards, assessing project performance
- Prepare accruals, cost reporting, and requisite documentation ahead of P6 closure deadlines
- Address internal and external contract/commercial queries proactively, including claim resolutions
Operational & Strategic Support
- Ensure project teams adhere to contractual obligations, maintaining compliance at all stages
- Facilitate frictionless project progression through collaboration with external partners and Soben stakeholders
- Assist in preparing activity schedules and tender documentation, conducting analyses of tender proposals
- Coordinate with Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, and P6 Planners to align projects with contractual guidelines and reporting deadlines
Workload & Team Leadership
- Prioritise and manage a portfolio of active contracts, alongside relevant resource allocation
- Offer mentorship as a supportive resource for Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers
- Champion quality risk assessment through updates to risk registers, incorporating new emerging concerns
- Advocate transparently for BIAS AML purposes when dealing with challenging business decisions
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Reporting & Analysis
- Produce data-driven reports, questioning directives or decision-making wwhen necessary
- Evaluate contractor applications, EWNs, and CE’s, proposing recommendations and preparing correspondence were appropriate
- Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and address gaps in project reliability and financial validity
Requirements & Desirables
Essential Criteria
- Quantity Surveying experience, with a proven track record in managing complex, high-value, and diverse contracts
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, oder a related commerce or business discipline
- (Non-degree qualifxied candidates will be considered via evidence of substantial experience in similar roles)
- Strong technical proficiency, including proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office (Excel to advanced level, Word, and PowerPoint)
- SAP systems
- Commitment to professional development in quantity surveying, such as membership pathways with:
- RICS
- CIOB
- ICES
- or other relevant chartered institutions
Desirable Skills
- Pragmatic decision-making: analyse data to inform decisions and report findings to clients or partners
- Strong relationship management skills, fostering trust with both service providers and senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of tender analysis frameworks and ability to derive comparable comparative reports
- Familiarity with a range of contract meanings, evolve a tender quick, is an insight into facts of construction
- IOSH Certificate (Health & Safety) – onboarding support offered for those lacking formal certifications.
Personal Attributes
- Results-driven mindset with the ability to concisely convey insights to leadership
- Passion for continuous learning, facing challenges with solution-oriented optimism
- Strong written communications skills across both technical and lay audiences
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About Life at Soben
Our Mission
On a mission to rewrite the rules, Soben thrives as a diverse, purpose-driven team– – where colleagues embrace their work as a calling, not just a stipend. This ethos fuels our ambition, fostering a culture where innovation, inclusion, and transparency take centre-stage.
Growth & Autonomy
- Training & Career Development – Investing in your continuous growth ensures you flourish while driving strategic outcomes for the company.
- Small but Mighty Mentality – You’ll experience rapid career progression and be challenged to contribute at high levels.
Soben Fellow Performance Perks
- Work-Life Fit – A flexible work culture, accommodating shifts and remote work arrangements to ensure you thrive both professionally and personally.
- Personal & Financial Rewards – Compelling compensation supplemented by robust mental and physical well-being policies.
- Sustainable Growth – Our leadership philosophies encourage us to reinvest profits sustainably for long-term value creation.
Leadership Principles Guiding Us
At Soben, we adhere to the following leadership tenets that shape how we engage daily:
- By doing what you say – Accountability is a habit we uphold unstintingly.
- Ambition above oneself – Treat our clients’ problems the way you would treat your own rent or mortgage.
- Action, not activism – Tangible steps drive forward real progress.
- Prude preciseness in people-making – We hire ambitious, proactive, and open-minded people, empowering them with a "proceed until apprehended" mindset.
- Cost-consciousness is a business priority – Inculcate cost management as an intrinsic responsibility.
- Candid communications – Pragmatic honesty in our dealings with colleagues and clients.
- Proactive mindset – Continuously seek ways to learn and improve.
- Profit reinvestment – We invest in our abilities and resources to create an enduring advantage.
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