Quantity Surveyor – Highway & EV Infra

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 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.