Skanska
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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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 Infrastructure OU in London (IPC Euston) where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will successfully support the project commercial delivery team, project finances and contractual obligations internally and externally, including all subcontract packages as a member of the commercial team.
As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Manage the procurement procedures for the package scope, quantification, tender method, negotiation and subcontract documentation.
- Monitor and manage the contract procedures, payments, variations together with contract entitlements. Particular attention required understanding the impact of variations on critical path and assess EOT entitlement for Skanska and assess objectively subcontractor entitlement for relevant Subcontract packages.
- Support commercial lead with preparing and issuing the information for the management accounts and financial management procedure.
- Manage and report the end-life forecasting implemented through internal procedures, the monthly cost/value reconciliations, the variation's procedures and the risk and opportunity management procedures for relevant packages.
- Be able to set tender commercial strategies identifying win themes.
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We are looking for:
- Experience working on large projects (ideally within a rail environment).
- MRICS or CICES desirable.
- Degree or equivalent in commercial-related subject.
- Experience with managing commercial teams of 2+ members.
- High-quality estimating and cost advice.
- Ability to challenge design and scope constructability.
- Strong contractual knowledge (JCT, NEC forms).
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).
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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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
City/town:
London
Job field:
Business Development
External closing date:
Friday, September 11, 2026
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6327
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