Quantity Surveyor
Collen Aktiebolag · Gävle · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-02
Collen Aktiebolag is hiring a **Quantity Surveyor** to join its project management team. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, the position focuses on **commercial cost control and package administration**, specifically overseeing change orders and administration for Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) packages. Core responsibilities include preparing tender and contract documents such as bills of quantities, assessing and validating change costings, performing risk and value management, advising on procurement strategies and contractual claims, allocating subcontractor work, and valuing completed work for payment. As an onsite team member, the role also requires actively fostering a strong safety culture and understanding health and safety regulations. Applicants must hold a **third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying** and have at least five years of experience in a similar capacity. Candidates must possess working knowledge of CSA work package measurements and costs, alongside strong numeracy, time management, and communication skills. Experience working on large-scale data centres is considered an advantage.
Key Requirements:
- 3rd level qualification in Quantity Surveying
- 5 years + in a similar role
- Working knowledge of Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA) work packages measurements and costs
- Experience working on large scale data centres will be an advantage
As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies.
By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process.
Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.
Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, the key responsibilities of the role will include:
Key Responsibilities:
• Overseeing the administration and change order process associated with the CSA packages
• Ensure all changes are captured and costings appropriately assessed and validated prior to issuing to the Design Team and Client
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the project team and/or the client
• Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
• Performing risk, value management and cost control
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks
• Preparing and analysing costings for tenders
• Allocating work to subcontractors
• Providing advice on contractual claims
• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
The key individual will be articulate with good numeracy and time management skills. Will possess the ability to work independently and to prioritise tasks while maintaining good communication and engagement with the wider organisation.