Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS)

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering the Stegra project in Boden, a flagship large-scale industrial development focused on sustainable steel production.

This is a key commercial role responsible for managing cost, contracts, and financial performance across major work packages on a complex, fast-paced construction project.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Lead all commercial activities across assigned packages of works

Manage project budgets, cost reporting, and forecasting

Ensure strict cost control and margin protection throughout the lifecycle

Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

Contract Administration

Administer contracts under FIDIC / NEC or equivalent international forms

Review, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements

Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and terms

Support the preparation of claims and counterclaims

Procurement & Subcontract Management

Lead the procurement process for subcontractors and suppliers

Prepare and issue tender documentation

Evaluate bids and make commercial recommendations

Manage subcontractor performance, payments, and variations

Valuations & Payments

Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts

Assess and certify subcontractor payments

Manage cash flow and ensure timely billing

Change & Claims Management

Identify, assess, and manage variations/change orders

Prepare and negotiate claims for extensions of time and additional costs

Maintain detailed records to support commercial positions

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Provide weekly/monthly commercial reports to senior leadership

Work closely with project managers, planners, and site teams

Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on commercial matters

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 8-12 years' experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Proven experience working for a main contractor on large-scale projects

Strong background in industrial, infrastructure, or major construction projects

Experience on international / European projects preferred

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

Contract law and administration (FIDIC preferred)

Cost management and reporting systems

Procurement and subcontract management

Variations and claims processes

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Membership of RICS or equivalent (desirable but not essential)

Skills

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

High level of attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

Fluent in English (Swedish or other European languages advantageous)

Project & Environment

Major green industrial megaproject (multi-billion € value)

Long-term opportunity with strong pipeline of future European projects

International workforce with high HSE and quality standards

What's on Offer

Competitive salary / day rate

Rotation or relocation support (depending on contract type)

Opportunity to work on one of Europe's most high-profile sustainable infrastructure projects

Career progression within a leading tier-1 contractor