Senior Quantity Surveyor

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
 

Job Purpose

• To support the project manager and sublot commercial lead in the effective management of time, cost and quality to plan through to project close out.
• To provide functional commercial support to the project management team and ensure that timely and appropriate cost and contract administration is maintained.

Interfaces

• Internal: project manager, planner, cost controller, contract manager, discipline leads and all other project support functions worldwide.
• External: Client Representatives, JV Partners, Sub-contractors.

Key accountability

• Prepare all relevant commercial data for the monthly reporting cycle and to provide estimates to complete in support of project forecasts and budget reviews.
• Preparation of monthly payment assessments (and associated notices) including assessments of Defined Cost
• Auditing of Defined Cost and agreement with client
• Preparation of all contractual notices, including:
  • Payment notices
  • Early Warnings
  • Compensation Events
  • Defects
  • General Communications
• Assessment of compensation events, both time and cost
• Highlighting any issues on the contract that require consideration under the main contract
• Monthly forecasting of the estimated cost at completion for the project
• Input into DJV’s monthly application for payment to client

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Main contractor or alliance experience.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or professional qualification.
• relevant experience in all aspects of post-contract commercial management on major infrastructure related projects
• Significant experience in area of expertise with experience in the relevant sector in a senior position
• Broad experience in the commercial management of projects and implementing effective cost control and change processes.
• Specific knowledge and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlement.
• An understanding of risk, opportunity and contingency management processes.
• Specific understanding of railway and construction industry contracts, ideally NEC3 standard forms.  
• Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary co-ordination across major infrastructure projects and global design teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary co-ordination across major infrastructure projects and global design teams.
• Has a good working knowledge of project planning and cost systems
• Has skills in data management and excel

Educational requirements

• BA Hons/BSc degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying (or similar)
• Professionally Chartered Membership to an accredited body (CICES/RICS/CiArb), or working towards

Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com  where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria. 
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.