MEP Quantity Surveyor

MEP Quantity Surveyor

Date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00

Location: The Borough, Greater London, GB, SE1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-13T10:22:17.833

Job Introduction

Supporting both the MEP Commercial package manager to provide commercial administration support. This role requires good communication and customer-facing skills, along with working as part of a team promoting our JV culture and values. The successful candidate will consider problems as a challenge, collect information relevant to the problem, be disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identify and develop a practical solution, communicate the findings, and implement actions to resolve the problem. Flexible working: Anyone who applies for a role can ask about work time flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role, albeit the role will require attendance at meetings and reporting events.

Role Responsibilities

• Main Contract management and administration
• Supply chain management (including supply chain contract administration)
• Commercial document control
• Cost capture and control (including completion of the CLR)
• Commercial Reporting
• Planning & programme management
• Change Control
• Measurement
• Project metrics reporting
• Assisting with cash management
• Liaison and negotiation with the Customer's commercial and/or project team
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting the commercial manager in ensuring the necessary internal and external periodic valuations and reports are prepared and issued in line with deadlines
• Assisting the commercial manager with the implementation of the commercial procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues

The Ideal Candidate

• RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent but not a must)
• Full Membership of RICS or CICES (or equivalent but not a must)
• Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence & the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Good legal, contractual, and construction knowledge and experience

About the Company

About us:

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high-speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable, and frequent high-speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around 1.8 billion pounds, with works due for completion in 2025. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and the construction of site compounds.

You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join networks for women, military, or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g., as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development are important to us. We welcome discussions about supporting further study, professional membership, or attainment.

HS2, working with Skanska, Costain, and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, candidates are required to complete the diversity form as part of their application. All responses are anonymous, and data is securely held and reported in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, not discriminating on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

SCS Railways Job Details:

• Job Reference: scsrail/TP/44806/4078
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 30 September, 2026
• Job Category: Shafts & Headhouses
• Business Unit: Commercial
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Posted on: 5 May, 2026

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Job IntroductionRoleSupporting both the MEP Commercial package manager to provide commercial administration support lThis role requires good communication and customer facing skills are a must, along with working as part of a team promoting our JV culture and values. The successful candidate will consider problems as a challenge, collecting information relevant to the problem, be disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identify and develop a practical solution, communicate the findings and implement action to resolve the problem.Flexible working: Anyone who applies for a role can ask about Work time flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role, albeit the role will require attendances at meetings and reporting events.Role ResponsibilityKey ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities- Main Contract management and administration - Supply chain management (including supply chain contract administration) - Commercial document control - Cost capture and control (including completion of the CLR) - Commercial Reporting - Planning & programme management- Change Control - Measurement- Project metrics reporting - Assisting with cash management.- Liaison and negotiation with the Customer's commercial and/or project team. - Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders - Assisting the commercial manager in ensuring the necessary internal and external periodic valuations and reports are prepared and issued in line with deadlines - Assisting the commercial manager with the Implementation of the commercial procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements - Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues.The Ideal CandidateRequired qualifications, skills, behaviors and attributes

• RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent but not a must) Full
Membership of RICS or CICES (or equivalent but not a must)
• Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen Experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence & the facilitation of collaborative solutions Good legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experienceAbout the CompanyAbout us:The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed servicesThe Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around 1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. Scope of works