Managing Quantity Surveyor

Volkerrail Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and contractual aspects of projects. The role requires leading a commercial team and maintaining client relationships while ensuring the delivery of best value. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant experience, and RICS accreditation. Join a company that offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive training and support for employee development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of construction projects.
• Understanding of tender documentation and contract assessments.
• Ability to lead a team and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial teams across projects.
• Review tender conditions and provide risk assessments.
• Administer subcontracts and ensure compliance with commercial policies.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS accreditation

Relevant HND subjects

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VS Energy are hiring and a fantastic opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor has arisen to join our team.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Managing Surveyor shall be the commercial lead and be responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the projects allocated to them. This role will include the management of a wider commercial team required to successfully deliver that project.

On larger or more high profile projects, the MQS will be responsible for maintaining the commercial relationship with the end client and ensuring that best value is delivered for both parties.

1.GENERAL:

• Lead and manage the commercial team on one or more projects as required to ensure successful delivery.

1. TENDER:

• Review and commercially assess the Main Contract conditions and advise on risk and scope areas
• Review and commercially assess sub-contract packages for incorporation into the main tender when required.
• Review tender information for value engineering opportunities
• Assist the Bid team as required.
• Assist and review as required by senior management.
• Tender input as required

1. PRE-CONSTRUCTION:

• Produce a Procurement Schedule in close conjunction with the Project Lead
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are understood and make effective use of the tender handover.
• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes.
• Establish the first profit and loss forecast.

1. CONSTRUCTION:

The Project team:

• Ensure the project team are aware of their roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business’s commercial interests.
• Provide support to the project operational leads and guidance on key commercial items.
• Help to maximise staff morale
• Developing and mentoring junior members of staff
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication between all members of staff.
• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.
  
  

Subcontract management:

• Ensure the commercial team are administering all subcontracts in accordance with the terms.
• Provide a first line of support for dispute mitigation.
  
  

Procurement:

• Provide support to the project team to ensure packages are let in accordance with company policy and within budget to maximise project gains.

Commercial:

• Ensure that the commercial team comply with the company commercial policy and perform their roles to the required standard.
• Manage the team and inform the Commercial Manager should the requirements of the project change and staffing levels need adjusting.
• Be accountable for the development of programme awareness of his site team. Produce, monitor, chase and complete Warranty, PCG & Bond Tracking Schedules for consultants, main contract and subcontract

About you

• • 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).
  • Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
  • Adequate experience.
  • Esssential:
  • A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

If your past experience doesn’t 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?

VolkerStevin 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, VolkerStevin 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 salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• 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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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