Senior Quantity Surveyor

Volkerrail Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers the chance to work on a long-term framework involving heavy civil works, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. The ideal candidate will manage commercial and contractual aspects of projects, leading a team of surveyors to ensure successful project delivery. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, this firm offers competitive rewards and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave

Private Medical Care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Shopping and Restaurant Vouchers

Comprehensive Training Opportunities

Enhanced Maternity Benefits

24/7 Virtual GP Service

Qualifications

• Accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES is essential.
• Experience as a Senior QS/QS is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual matters for the site.
• Oversee surveyors and assistant surveyors.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contractual Matters

Team Management

Numerical Skills

Education

Accredited Course by RICS/CIOB/ICES

Degree in QS or Related Field

HND in Building/Construction

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and regeneration. We collaborate with and draw on the specialist skills of our group’s business units to deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a long-term framework in Plymouth. The framework involves heavy civils work, which is varied, challenging, yet rewarding.

Reporting to the Project Manager on site, the Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters related to their allocated site. They should be able to effectively manage surveyors and assistant surveyors to successfully deliver the project. On larger or more intricate projects, they may be required to carry out similar tasks for specific sections, reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

About you

Essential:

• 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 focus 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.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By leveraging the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin ensures our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees, including:

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion, and respect

We are committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our teams are encouraged to be themselves and thrive, regardless of their background.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly. If this role is suitable for our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies, we will contact them accordingly. Please refrain from sending speculative CVs; no fees will be applicable. All inquiries should be directed to [e-mail].

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions. Therefore, a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all employees.

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