Senior Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term project in Plymouth. The role involves managing all commercial and contractual aspects, including subcontract management and team supervision. The ideal candidate should have an accredited course credentials and substantial experience as a Senior QS. Key benefits include competitive annual leave, private medical care, and training opportunities. A British National with security clearance is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional day off on birthday

Buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES required.
• Relevant experience as a Senior QS / QS essential.
• Experience in maritime or flood risk projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual matters on site.
• Review and assess Main Contract conditions.
• Produce a Procurement Schedule with the Project Lead.

Skills

Commercial assessment

Team management

Contractual analysis

Procurement scheduling

Subcontract management

Education

Accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES

Degree in numerical or technical background

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.

VolkerStevin are hiring an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long‑term project in Plymouth. A British National with full security clearance is required.

Reporting to the Project Manager on site, the Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage surveyors and or assistant surveyors to successfully deliver the project.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and commercially assess the Main Contract conditions and advise on risk and scope areas.
• Review and commercially assess sub‑contract packages for incorporation into the main tender when required.
• Review tender information for value‑engineering opportunities.
• Assist the Bid team as required.
• Assist and review as required by senior management.
• Provide tender input as required.

Pre‑Construction

• Produce a Procurement Schedule in close conjunction with the Project Lead.
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are understood and make effective use of the tender handover.
• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes.
• Establish the first profit and loss forecast.

Construction – Project Team

• Ensure staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business's commercial interests.
• Ensure staff are aware of their role within the project team.
• Help to maximise staff morale.
• Developing and mentoring junior members of staff.
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication between all members of staff.
• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.

Subcontract Management

• Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy.
• Ensure that sub‑contractor scope of works is clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub‑contract documentation.
• Ensure that high quality subcontracts are written so that they are inclusive of their responsibilities in terms of quality, programme, health, safety, environmental, etc.
• Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors' works.
• Review and collate records of subcontractors' work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor.
• Ensure all contractual notices are issued in accordance with the sub‑contract and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
• Ensure subcontract appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
• Ensure that subcontract payments are made on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality.
• Compile accurate subcontractor liabilities, accruals, and ensure these are up to date and considered in the forecast updates.
• Monitor and ensure subcontract attendances are provided in line with the subcontract and that any potential contra‑charges are recorded and recovered.

About you

Essential

• 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 a numerical or technical background is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Adequate experience as a Senior QS / QS.

Desirable

• A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.
• Experience in maritime, flood risk or defence projects is a plus.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is part of VolkerWessels UK, 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 provides unrivalled resources and expertise to clients.

Benefits

• 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 restaurant 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

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