Quantity Surveyor

London · Hybrid

About this role

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

Opportunity to join the Commercial / PMO (Client Side) team in providing commercial management for our Client's capital programme / projects. This includes duties on behalf of the Client in order to appropriatley manage cost and programme risk across the different work packages.

Missions/Main Duties

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • To support the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team in the effective management of time, cost and quality to plan, through to programme / project close out.
  • Provide functional and productive commercial support to the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team, ensuring that timely reporting and contract deliverables are maintained.
  • Support the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team to minimise Client risk and maximise Client value.
  • Ensure compliance with all Client processes, in support of Line of Defence protocol. This includes:
    • Collaboration with LoD to validate compliance and effectiveness, e.g. review completion and mitigation actions completed
    • EVM and EAC alignment / testing
    • Bilateral (Client & Supply Chain) Risk Assessment against funding envelope
    • Change Control and TRA Erosion (trending vs budget / allowance)
    • Defect identification, notification and tracking
    • Supply Chain due diligence including financial securities and any performance security (incl insurances)
    • Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together.

Stakeholder accountabilities

  • Support the preparation of all relevant commercial assurance for the Client’s monthly billing cycle, including cost and value reconciliation and associated change control
  • Review of Client’s Supply Chain Application for Payments and certification recommendations
  • Monitoring and supporting the Client Supply Chain mobilisation process

Financial & project accountabilities

  • Ensuring Client’s budget envelopes are maintained and any variances reported in a transparent and concise manner

Profile/Skills

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications

  • Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction and / or infrastructure projects
  • Management and reporting of Client expectations and deliverables
  • Minimum of 2 years NEC experience and be able to demonstrate their experience managing change control and associated processes
  • Specific knowledge and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlement
  • BA Hons / BSc degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying (or similar)
  • Professionally Chartered Membership to an accredited body (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent) or working towards

Safety

SYSTRA Ltd and its employees subscribe to the six key Safety Rules:

  • Commitment (Safety is the first consideration in everything we do, if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it)
  • Leadership (Safety begins at the top - we walk the talk and set a visible example)
  • Openness (Safety is openness - information is shared and investigation conclusions are open to all parties)
  • Reporting (Safety is knowledge - we report every incident and take immediate remedial action)
  • Responsibility (Safety is everyone’s responsibility - we learn from mistakes and will not tolerate negligence)
  • Measurement (Safety needs a common measure - we shall use lost time, accidents and other appropriate measures)
  • All colleagues are responsible for taking immediate action to deal with any threat to safety.

    Working environment

    SYSTRA provides a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped office. A minimum of 3 days

    Workplace Type

    Hybrid

    Company at a glance

    SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure.

    With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer together in the 80 countries where it operates. By making travel more fluid, the infrastructures designed by SYSTRA bring communities together, develop social integration and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure.

    A signature for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved at a very early stage in the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance test phases. SYSTRA provides all of its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 80% of its turnover internationally.

    KEY FIGURES

    • €1.3 bn in sales in 2024
    • 2nd international engineering company for Mass Transit & Rail*
    • 3d for Bridges*
    • 6th in the Transport sector*
    • Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking, 2025
    Team Size10,001+ employees
    WorkspaceHybrid
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Websitesystra.com
    LinkedInLinkedIn

    Top Benefits

    • Flexible working options
    • Hybrid working

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