Senior Quantity Surveyor

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Birmingham is seeking a qualified candidate for contract management roles in energy performance upgrade projects. This position involves mentoring and managing staff, ensuring commercial interests are preserved, and delivering high-quality management reports. Successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in contract forms and main contracting. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per annum, a £550 monthly car allowance, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts with retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC, JCT, ICMHEE.
• Experience working for a main contractor in the industrial, water, or energy sectors.
• Multi-discipline experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Working on energy performance upgrade projects.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team.
• Managing day-to-day commercial and subcontract administration issues.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

Relevant HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working on energy performance upgrade projects
• Take responsibility for the commercial control of a number of contracts, bids and processes
• Identify the risks, liabilities and commitments contained within contractual agreements and ensure that the business fully appreciates any potential impact
• Ensure that at all times the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected
• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team
• Estimating and putting in place effective cost control mechanisms
• Sub contract management – enquiry, subcontract drafting, measurement, valuation agreement & payment
• Lead project procurement
• Provide timely and good quality management reports to the Project Manager and the Senior leadership team when requested
• Commercial support to other business departments
• Day-to-day commercial and subcontract administration issues
• Proven track record in supporting stakeholder management and problem solving

Qualifications

• Relevant HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC, JCT, ICMHEE
• Experience working for a main contractor, within the industrial, water and/or energy sectors
• Previous knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance contracting are beneficial
• Multi‑discipline experience as a Quantity Surveyor working in the construction industry is advantageous

Benefits

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Salary & Working Arrangements

Salary: £60 000 per annum + £550 car allowance per month + annual bonus up to 20%; Hybrid working with travel to London 2 days per week.

Company Information

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.