Project Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels UK; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Shopping vouchers

Training and development

Family friendly policies

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to drive project costs, maximise recovery, and nurture client and supply-chain relationships. You will manage subcontractor procurement, financial reporting, variances and payments on site.

The role requires NEC/JCT experience, strong cost analysis skills, and proficient use of Microsoft Office. A collaborative, deadline-driven mindset is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts and their administration.
• Ability to analyse costs, forecast accurately and manage financial risks.
• Excellent negotiation and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

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

NEC/JCT contracts

Contract management

Cost forecasting

Negotiation

Client-facing

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our ICP & EV team at VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon. This role is key to ensuring commercial success on our projects by managing costs, maximising recovery, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.

Key Responsibility

• 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.

About you

We're looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a dynamic environment. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering projects
• Working experience of NEC and/or JCT contracts and their administration
• Strong understanding of subcontract and main contract management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, confident in client-facing situations.
• Ability to analyse costs, forecast accurately, and manage financial risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience on large scale scheme delivery with change management requirements preferred but not essential
• Experience with EV or Street Lighting preferred but not essential

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways 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, VolkerHighways 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
• 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 benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• 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.

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

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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