Senior Project Surveyor

General information

City/town: London Job field: Business Development External closing date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6317

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Surveyor to join our Building Team based in central London to work during tender, design and construction phases on commercial development projects typically in value between £100 and £300 million.

You will play a key role in procurement, cost control and the effective financial management of large construction projects. You will support project teams on commercial matters, manage contractual obligations and, where required, take on team management responsibilities, while ensuring all activities are carried out in line with Skanska’s policies, Integrated Management System procedures and governance guidelines.

As the Senior Project Surveyor, you will:

Manage project costs and provide regular, accurate financial reporting.

Understand contractual requirements, roles, responsibilities and change control notices, ensuring all notices are issued on time.

Support risk and opportunity management with the operations team.

Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries and negotiate agreements, including interim and final accounts.

Participate in managing the Design Change Management philosophy in accordance with the Project Strategy to include, design change, scope variation, instruction and programme change 

Contribute to end-life forecasting, monthly cost/value reconciliations, change management, and risk and opportunity procedures in line with internal processes.

We are looking for:

Proven experience delivering medium to large construction projects, including schemes valued between £100 and £300 million.

Strong track record of managing multiple subcontract packages, typically ranging from £1 to £50 million.

Experience on London commercial office projects, from PCSA through to construction delivery, achieving completion on time and within budget.

Good working knowledge of standard construction contracts, including JCT and NEC.

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.

Ideally professionally qualified, or working towards ICES or RICS accreditation.

Self-motivated, commercially aware and financially astute, with strong communication skills.

Confident using financial reporting systems, such as Oracle.

What we offer:

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family

Financial wellbeing and employee assistance

Professional development

Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity 

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working 

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. 

Reasonable adjustments 

Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.