Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS)

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