General information
City/town: London Job field: Construction External closing date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 5822
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.
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor (Utilities) to join our HS2 team in London.
What you'll do:
1. Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
2. Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
3. Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
4. Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
5. 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.
What you'll bring to the role:
6. Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
7. Excellent organisational and communication skills
8. Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
9. A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
10. Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
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
More information about the role
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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