Quantity Surveyor in Wokingham

Energy Jobline AZ; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial responsibilities and support project delivery. This position requires an accredited qualification by a recognized institution and relevant experience in civil engineering or a related field. The role offers competitive salary and multiple employee benefits including medical care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave and birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support 24/7

Qualifications

• Accredited course by RICS, CIOB or ICES required.
• Degree with numerical or technical bias is advantageous.
• Experience as Assistant QS/QS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial and contractual responsibilities.
• Lead and support an Assistant Surveyor.

Skills

Commercial and contractual understanding

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Accredited RICS/CIOB/ICES course

Degree in QS or relevant field

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in‑house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in‑house contracts. We have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways Term Maintenance Contract, based out of our Wokingham depot.

Responsibilities

You will take ownership of all commercial and contractual responsibilities on your assigned project. You’ll also lead and support an Assistant Surveyor to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Qualifications

• An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively a degree with some numerical or technical bias is advantageous.
• Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Adequate experience as an Assistant QS/QS.
• Adequate experience in new build and maintenance of road surfacing works.
• A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

Benefits

• 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Fairness and respect

Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed to VolkerWessels UK.

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