Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways (Flexible Working)

VolkerWessels Uk; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on highways projects in the Watford area. You will manage costs, valuations, cashflow, and subcontract payments while maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.

Candidates should be accredited (RICS/CIOB/ICES) with highways or civil experience, and possess NEC contracts knowledge and leadership skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activity on allocated projects with accurate forecasting and cashflow management.
• Maintain records of site activities, variations, valuations, risk and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, accruals, liabilities and revenue reports.
• Oversee subcontract and main contract payments and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Education

RICS/CIOB/ICES accreditation

Tools

Causeway

MS Office

Job description

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on highways projects in the Watford area. You will manage costs, valuations, cashflow, and subcontract payments while maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.

Candidates should be accredited (RICS/CIOB/ICES) with highways or civil experience, and possess NEC contracts knowledge and leadership skills.