Assistant QS

Vincera Consulting Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm seeks a Quantity Surveyor for projects in the Birmingham area. The role involves managing commercial and contractual matters on allocated sites and overseeing an assistant surveyor. Candidates should hold an accredited course from RICS, CIOB, or ICES along with experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role promises competitive rewards and a range of employee benefits including private medical care and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• You must hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, CIOB, or ICES).
• Adequate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and/or Quantity Surveyor is needed.
• Experience in managing NEC forms of contract is essential.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on allocated sites.
• Manage an assistant surveyor to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Management of NEC forms of contract

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Team management

Education

Accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES

Job description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work on projects in the Birmingham area.

You will be responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the sites allocated to you and should be able to effectively manage an assistant surveyor to successfully deliver that project/projects.

About you

• You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Adequate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and/or Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in managing NEC forms of contract.

If your past experience doesnt match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities — comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service