Senior quantity surveyor

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:

• Assist the Commercial Manager in leading the on‑site Commercial Team embedded within a high‑profile MoD PFI contract
• Take responsibility for the commercial and financial delivery of:
  • New works
  • Lifecycle projects
  • Business‑as‑usual activities
• Oversee measurement of completed works and agree payment applications
• Monitor progress of applications and manage or resolve commercial disputes
• Maintain ownership of the financial portfolio, ensuring key targets and milestones are achieved
• Provide accurate reporting to the business and support financial forecasting

What you'll bring to the role

• A creative and innovative approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to work effectively in a complex, regulated environment
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems, including filing systems, document control and information distribution
• Proven experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings, with the ability to collate information and prepare clear, accurate reports
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of a Project Director
• Experience preparing payment certificates and interim financial reports
• The ability to obtain or hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
• 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?

• Work on a prestigious MoD contract at a nationally significant site
• Be part of a collaborative, experienced commercial team
• Long‑term career development within a globally respected organisation
• Strong focus on sustainability, quality and client satisfaction

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• 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.

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

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.