Senior QS: Education Project (Site-Based, Flexible)

VINCI Building UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VINCI Building is delivering a £180m student accommodation project at the University of Southampton. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will own commercial delivery from feasibility to completion, with a focus on maintaining budget and quality across 1,500+ beds and a Grade II listed refurbishment.

You will work on procurement, cost control, and robust reporting within a UK main contractor framework on a site in Southampton, with opportunities for early value engineering and strong contract

Qualifications

• Subcontract & package procurement experience.
• Experience working for a large UK Main Contractor.
• Experience in re-measurement.
• Financial / cost control.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid driving licence.
• A solid understanding of contract law, in particular JCT & NEC forms of contract.
• Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Start Up of New Projects: Develop understanding of pre‑contract management and project start up procedures.
• Procurement: Procure materials and off‑site services following policy, and assist in subcontract invitations/tender evaluations.
• Applications for Payment and Invoicing: Assist in valuations, invoices, and final accounts.
• Cost Control: Monitor subcontract costs and prepare material wastage reconciliations.
• Accounting and Reporting: Contribute to CVR reports and progress reporting.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify risks and opportunities in projects.
• Change Control: Record changes and support value engineering activities.
• Programming and Project Controls: Develop knowledge of scheduling requirements.
• Main Contract Administration: Understand contractual relationships and Conditions Precedent.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Package procurement

Re-measurement

Cost control

CSCS card

Driving licence

Contract law (JCT/NEC)

Reading drawings

Job description

VINCI Building is delivering a £180m student accommodation project at the University of Southampton. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will own commercial delivery from feasibility to completion, with a focus on maintaining budget and quality across 1,500+ beds and a Grade II listed refurbishment.

You will work on procurement, cost control, and robust reporting within a UK main contractor framework on a site in Southampton, with opportunities for early value engineering and strong contract