Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, invites applications for a Quantity Surveyor based in Preston. You will support commercial delivery, manage costs, and engage with clients and supply chain across major infrastructure projects.

Prospects include exposure to high-value civils work, collaboration with senior teams, and clear career progression. Flexible working arrangements available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience with NEC forms of contract.
• Major Civils/Infrastructure project experience preferred.
• RICS-accredited course or qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs through forecasting, reporting and value management.
• Lead subcontract procurement and ensure robust agreements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Support monthly commercial reporting and performance reviews.
• Monitor and maximise project cash flow.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change.
• Protect the company's contractual position via contract administration.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain.
• Mentor junior commercial team members.
• Contribute to project delivery with high standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Skills

NEC contracts

Commercial management

Contract principles

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS-accredited course

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.

About the role

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Preston

VolkerStevin is looking for a talented and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team, playing a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

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:

• 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.

About you

• 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).

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 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
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• 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

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.