Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Civil Projects

VolkerWessels UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Training and development

Family friendly policies

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerHighways in Luton seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major highways projects. You will forecast, report costs and cashflow, and maintain robust records of variations, valuations, risks, and opportunities.

The role requires an accredited QS qualification (RICS/CIOB/ICES or equivalent) and proven highways/civil engineering experience. NEC contract knowledge and strong leadership are essential, with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Accredited qualification with RICS, CIOB or ICES, or relevant degree/HND.
• Proven experience as a QS/Senior QS within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and term maintenance arrangements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse costs, manage risks, and maximise value.
• Experience in subcontract management and procurement.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and support a collaborative team culture.
• Proficiency in Causeway and Microsoft Office systems.
• A proactive, professional, and solutions‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activity on allocated projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost/value reporting, and cashflow management.
• Maintain robust records of site activities, variations, valuations, risk, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, accruals, liabilities, and revenue reports.
• Ensure subcontract payments and main contract payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Protect VolkerHighways' commercial interests through proactive contract administration.
• Manage procurement activities, including developing procurement schedules with the Project Manager.
• Prepare high-quality subcontract documentation with clear scopes, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Oversee accurate measurement of works, manage subcontract instructions, variations, contra-charges, and account settlements.
• Ensure compliance with commercial policy and all contractual notice requirements.
• Maintain professional, productive relationships with clients, designers, and consultants.
• Issue and manage client instructions, reporting formats, valuations, and forecast updates.
• Ensure excellent client service, clear communication, and proper authorisation before additional works commence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Subcontract management

Procurement

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Causeway

Education

RICS/CIOB/ICES accredited or relevant degree/HND

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

VolkerHighways in Luton seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major highways projects. You will forecast, report costs and cashflow, and maintain robust records of variations, valuations, risks, and opportunities.

The role requires an accredited QS qualification (RICS/CIOB/ICES or equivalent) and proven highways/civil engineering experience. NEC contract knowledge and strong leadership are essential, with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.