Quantity Surveyor

Company: STRABAG
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

Project Overview

Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state‑of‑the‑art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space. The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion. Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years. The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements

  • Provide support and advice to site staff on commercial issues within the Project(s)
  • Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
  • Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
  • Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
  • Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability
  • Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
  • Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
  • Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
  • Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
  • Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
  • Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
  • Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
  • Utilise the costing system.
  • Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.
  • Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
  • Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
  • Maintain site records.
  • Adhere to group procedures.
  • Positive engagement with Client equivalent position.
  • Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
  • Drafting of subcontracts including professional services.
  • Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
  • Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production
  • Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager
  • Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
  • Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified, A levels & HNC (construction related)
  • Good time management & organisational skills
  • Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
  • Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background
  • Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (NEC3/NEC4)

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Posted: April 7th, 2026