Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Bouygues UK have a challenging opportunity for a Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team supporting recladding projects across London and the South East.  The primary location of this role will be at our head office, close to Waterloo station, although site visits will also be a key part of the role.  The Projects are around the London Region and are either at the negotiation stage or are just starting procurement.  Your base will be at the London Office (Waterloo) or from time to time on one of the live Projects, as well as working from home in line with Bouygues policy.

Some of our projects:

HQ2 – Argo Tower – Canning Town
Broomfield Hospital, Broomfield, Essex
London Road – Barking

Essential

Proven experience in Quantity Surveying with a main contractor
Preparing timely monthly financial reports which accurately forecast the financial cost & activity utilising the company tools, procedures & rules
Good commercial awareness
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and production of accurate work
Demonstrate a solid understand/management of company reporting timetables, as well as key tools & procedures

Accountabilities and key tasks:

Preparation of accurate cost estimates
Post-contract financial forecasting financial reporting & control
Financial control of design management
Sub-contract & consultant procurement
Sub-contract & consultant management
Client account management
Management and development of project surveyors

Job Purpose and Scope:

Prepare a cost estimate based on the initial findings of consultants and inhouse technical team. Update the estimate into a detailed cost budget as more information becomes available
Ability to prepare accurate quantities from drawings
Work with the project lead to prepare Contractors Proposals as part of any settlement agreement
Management of existing project surveyors
Ensure that consultants/subcontractors are procured by the team in accordance with BYUK procedures, and the resulting documents provide a robust contractual agreement which ring fences BYUK overall liability
Financial and contractual management of consultants and subcontractors in accordance with their appointments/subcontracts
Ensure that BYUK applications for payment are submitted in accordance with the agreed time scales and with sufficient information to allow the timely issue of recommendations for payment
Provide accurate financial reports each month in accordance with BYUK rules of reporting and time scales
Ensure that records are maintained and stored during the works on site to ensure they are sufficient to support any recovery actions
Ensure that supply chain applications for payment are correctly and accurately administered in accordance with their appointments
In collaboration with the Commercial Director, maximise success of the project mitigation and recovery strategy including any recovery action
Provide support to the project lead including attending site meetings and contributing to both internal and external monthly reports
Review with technical manager third party claims and provide detailed assessments including Scott Schedules

Profile:

Why Bouygues

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.  Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
2 paid volunteering days a year
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Generous share scheme
BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 (December 2025) billion and operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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