Job Description

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor for our Optioneering, Mitigation and Change (OMC) team.


The OMC team focus is on change pan-project which gives a unique high level perspective on a multi-billion pound project. You will be working for a senior Commercial Manager and be expected to work independently and as part of an integrated team. Your focus will be looking at aligning costs with value on the design contract.

Flexible working:

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.


Main Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Assessing design compensation events and quotes Using excel to create databases to track contractual communications Administering the design sub-contract Drafting upstream contractual communications Monthly tracking of Key Date movements Monthly tracking of cost-v-value for each asset

General Responsibilities:

Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence Cost/value reconciliation. 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. Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy. Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers' representatives Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate. Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use

The Ideal Candidate
Strong excel skills Excellent organisational skills Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working 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 Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge Hold an RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent) or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate Degree.

About The Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services


The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.


You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).


Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.


HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.


It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation


SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities*
Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role*