Quantity Surveyor
Grow Your Career with Soben, Part of Accenture – Norway
At Soben, part of Accenture, we believe our greatest strength is our people. Your growth is central to our success, and we are committed to helping you build a career you are proud of. Through structured development, mentoring, and exposure to complex, high-profile projects across Norway and the wider Nordic region, every step you take is an opportunity to broaden your experience, strengthen your skills, and shape your future.
We encourage curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Engage with your manager on your career goals, seek out opportunities that challenge and excite you, and push beyond your comfort zone — that’s where meaningful growth happens.
Your career journey is unique, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Together, we will continue learning, improving, and delivering exceptional results.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join our growing team in Norway. This role will support both the commercial delivery and pre-contract estimating of major construction and infrastructure projects across the region.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical and commercial skillset, with experience in either MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) or CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) disciplines. Experience in complex developments such as data centres, energy, and large-scale infrastructure projects in the Nordic market is highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Prepare detailed cost estimates across major projects and sectors (including data centres, commercial, infrastructure, and energy projects within Norway and the Nordics)
Deliver full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services, ensuring accuracy, value, and compliance with client requirements
Analyse design documentation and specifications to identify cost drivers, risks, and value engineering opportunities
Support procurement and tendering processes, including preparation of bills of quantities, tender analysis, and contract documentation
Collaborate with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to develop robust cost models aligned with project objectives
Review design development to understand cost implications and manage change control effectively
Contribute to benchmarking activities and the development of regional cost intelligence data
Provide commercial advice during feasibility and design stages
Support senior leadership in enhancing estimating methodologies and driving digital cost management initiatives
Mentor junior team members and contribute to Soben’s collaborative knowledge-sharing culture
About You
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS or equivalent) is preferred
- Proven experience in quantity surveying and/or estimating roles on large-scale projects
- Background in MEP or CSA works is highly desirable
- Experience working within Norway or the Nordic region, with an understanding of local market conditions, procurement routes, and cost drivers
- Strong understanding of both pre-contract and commercial delivery phases
- Proficiency with estimating tools and cost management software (e.g., CostX, Candy, Causeway, or similar)
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate this into accurate cost data
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Client-facing experience with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships
- Familiarity with digital estimating tools, BIM integration, and data-driven approaches is advantageous
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Real Estate pay context
Based on 179 disclosed Real Estate salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $85K/year, with most offers between $57K and $105K (10th–90th percentile: $50K–$135K).
See the full Real Estate salary breakdown →