Job Description

General information

City/town:

Middlesex

Job field:

Other Operations

External closing date:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

5628

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an


inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.



Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time. One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford - a complex, high-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical FM services. We're now seeking a dynamic , experienced Quantity Surveyor to be based onsite (full time) at Northwood Headquarters.



You Will :



The successful SQS will be responsible for the commercial and financial delivery of new works, lifecycle and business as usual activities. This will involve working closely with the commercial manager to secure an excellent financial performance as per the business plan and current forecast. The successful SQS will report to the business and be responsible for the financial portfolio ensuring targets and milestone are met. The SQS will oversee the measuring of works completed and agree payment applications. The successful candidate will be provided with training and development opportunities to hone the skills required for eventual promotion within the team. Monitor progress of applications and any disputes.

Skills /Experience Required :



Proven experience in a QS /SQS role Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Director and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports ability to collate information and prepare reports Advanced Excel Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution Able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance Able to work full time on site - HA6

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - 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 Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using

recruitment@skanska.co.uk

or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:

recruitment@skanska.co.uk

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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