Project Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Civil

VolkerWessels UK; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Private medical

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Job summary

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to manage costs, maximise recovery and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships on highway projects. You will act as primary commercial contact on site, handle cost reporting, WIP, subcontract procurement, variations and income agreements, and contribute to monthly CVR and forecast reports.

A background in NEC/JCT contracts, large-scale scheme delivery, and strong negotiation skills are essential; EV or

Qualifications

• Proven quantity surveying experience in highways or civil engineering.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts and their administration.
• Strong subcontract and main contract management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, client-facing.
• Ability to analyse costs and forecast accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborative and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience on large-scale schemes with change management preferred.
• Experience with EV or Street Lighting preferred.

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 and rate negotiations.
• Process subcontractor payments with supporting documentation and maintain compliance.
• Measure works on site, maintain records, and manage variations and income agreements.
• Track certifications, payments, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Prepare monthly CVR reports, forecasts, accruals and liability/recovery reports.
• Reconcile receipts, manage aged debt, and support contract forecasting and controls.
• Authorise invoices and maintain works management system administration.
• Prepare and submit client KPIs and financial reports, keeping logs up to date.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NEC/JCT contracts

Subcontract management

Client-facing

Cost analysis

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to manage costs, maximise recovery and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships on highway projects. You will act as primary commercial contact on site, handle cost reporting, WIP, subcontract procurement, variations and income agreements, and contribute to monthly CVR and forecast reports.

A background in NEC/JCT contracts, large-scale scheme delivery, and strong negotiation skills are essential; EV or