Highways Quantity Surveyor – EV & Street Lighting

VolkerWessels Uk; Stanstead St Margarets; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work

Training opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave improvements

Job summary

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join the ICP & EV team. You will manage costs, maximise recovery, and build strong client and supply-chain relationships on highway projects.

The role requires NEC/JCT contract experience, on-site cost control, and ability to forecast and report CVR, liabilities and variations. A collaborative approach and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts and their administration.
• Strong understanding of subcontract and main contract management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial contact on site, advising project teams on contractual and financial matters.
• Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, monitor WIP, and identify risks with mitigation strategies.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including tender analysis, rate negotiations, issuing instructions, and resolving disputes.
• Process subcontractor payments with supporting documentation and maintain compliance with conditions and key documents.
• Measure works on site, maintain records, enter data into systems, and manage variations, quotations, and income agreements.
• Track certifications, payments, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Prepare monthly CVR reports, forecasts, accruals, and maintain liability and recovery reports.
• Reconcile receipts, manage aged debt, and support contract forecasting and controls.
• Authorise invoices, ensure accurate contra charges, and maintain works management system administration.
• Prepare and submit client KPIs and financial reports, keeping logs and status reports accurate and up to date.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Highways projects

Contract administration

Cost analysis

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join the ICP & EV team. You will manage costs, maximise recovery, and build strong client and supply-chain relationships on highway projects.

The role requires NEC/JCT contract experience, on-site cost control, and ability to forecast and report CVR, liabilities and variations. A collaborative approach and strong negotiation skills are essential.