Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK (VolkerStevin) is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to drive financial performance on major civils/infrastructure projects in Manchester. You will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and support procurement, contract administration and final accounts, with occasional site visits and flexible working to support work-life balance.

You will need a relevant degree, NEC contract experience, and a Chartered (RICS) accreditation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience with NEC forms of contract.
• Major Civils/Infrastructure project experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, subcontract administration and contract principles.
• RICS accredited qualification.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project costs and manage cost reporting and value management.
• Lead subcontract procurement and ensure robust subcontracts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Support monthly commercial reporting and project performance reviews.
• Monitor and maximise project cash flow.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change control.
• Protect the company's contractual position through contract administration and notices.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Mentor junior commercial team members.
• Contribute to successful project delivery while upholding quality, safety and compliance.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NEC contract knowledge

Commercial management

Subcontract administration

Contract principles

RICS accredited

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to work alongside experienced project leaders, managing commercial activities from procurement and contract administration through to final account settlement. You'll be at the heart of project delivery, helping to drive financial performance, manage risk, maximise value, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners. Whether you're an established Quantity Surveyor or an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers excellent exposure to major projects, increased responsibility, and clear opportunities for long-term career progression. The position will require occasional visits to your assigned projects; however, flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Be Doing As Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the successful commercial delivery of your designated project section, reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor while collaborating with the wider project team. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs through accurate forecasting, cost reporting and value management.
• Leading subcontract procurement activities and ensuring robust subcontract agreements are in place.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Supporting monthly commercial reporting and project performance reviews.
• Monitoring and maximising project cash flow.
• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and change management processes.
• Protecting the company's contractual position through effective contract administration and notices.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members.
• Contributing to successful project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• You will have a relevant degree in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• You will have experience with NEC forms of contract
• Experience within Major Civils/Infrastructure projects would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of commercial management, subcontract administration and contract principles.
• You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Company Overview

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., 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.

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., 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.

Benefits

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
• Flexible working opportunities
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service