Skanska
Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Main Works
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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.
Role Overview
We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor who will:
- Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence
- Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation
- Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow, and budget
- Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
- Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks
- Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control, and relevant software applications
- Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise/close out supply chain contracts
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Requirements
We are looking for:
- Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
- Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
- Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
- Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
- Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
- Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge
- Hold an RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent) or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate Degree
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible working
- Reasonable adjustments
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.
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Application Details
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.
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.
If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.
General Information
- City/Town: Ealing
- Job Field: Construction
- External Closing Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- ID: 6640
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