General information
City/town: Middlesex Job field: Other Operations External closing date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 5910
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.
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 are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will play a pivotal role in the commercial and financial delivery of the contract, working within a fast-paced and operationally critical environment. Based onsite - full-time - You will collaborate closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure strong financial performance in line with business plans and forecasts.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
1. Assist the Commercial Manager in leading the on-site Commercial Team embedded within a high-profile MoD PFI contract
2. Take responsibility for the commercial and financial delivery of:New worksLifecycle projectsBusiness-as-usual activities
3. Oversee measurement of completed works and agree payment applications
4. Monitor progress of applications and manage or resolve commercial disputes
5. Maintain ownership of the financial portfolio, ensuring key targets and milestones are achieved
6. Provide accurate reporting to the business and support financial forecasting
What you'll bring to the role
7. A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively in a complex, regulated environment
8. Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems, including filing systems, document control and information distribution
9. Proven experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings, with the ability to collate information and prepare clear, accurate reports
10. Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of a Project Director
11. Experience preparing payment certificates and interim financial reports
12. The ability to obtain or hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
13. You need to be able to work onsite at HA6 5 days per week
Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) – essential for this role - (you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years)
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.
Why Join Us?
14. Work on a prestigious MoD contract at a nationally significant site
15. Be part of a collaborative, experienced commercial team
16. Long-term career development within a globally respected organisation
17. Strong focus on sustainability, quality and client satisfaction
What we offer:
18. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
19. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
20. Professional development
21. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
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
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.