Quantity Surveyor

EDF Energy; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy is seeking a professional to support project delivery in Banbury. This role includes planning site activities, managing contractor performance, and ensuring quality and safety. Candidates should possess engineering qualifications and substantial project experience. Fluency in both French and English is required. Offering a competitive benefits package, this permanent position does not cover relocation expenses. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful engineering solutions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Private medical and dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Travel insurance for business and personal

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large construction projects.
• Knowledge in safety and quality measures.
• Prepared to relocate if not residing locally.

Responsibilities

• Input into project planning for safe delivery.
• Support Construction Delivery Managers with safety measures.
• Drive site works to meet project timelines.
• Escalate safety concerns and provide mitigation solutions.
• Coordinate with various site functions for effective communication.
• Conduct and document necessary site safety meetings.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Resource allocation

Project delivery knowledge

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Input into planning the site and the works to most safely and efficiently deliver the project.
• Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns.
• Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme.
• Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links and ensure activity is well and timely reported.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance measures as part of site fire‑safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge in the delivery of large projects.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Reside locally in Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate (this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage).

Benefits

• ~25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations)
• Matched pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and neonatal care leave
• Employee referral scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training & development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
• Travel insurance – for both business and personal travel
• Employee assistance programme

About the Company

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, we respond to the needs of our clients by delivering high‑value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to groundbreaking projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC). We offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development, a dynamic and collaborative work environment, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.