Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways Projects Flexible Hours

VolkerWessels Uk; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial functions on complex highways projects in Luton. You will drive forecasting, valuations, and cashflow while maintaining robust records and strong client relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires experience as a QS/SQS in highways or civil engineering, and a solid grasp of NEC contracts and maintenance terms. NEC contracts knowledge and procurement leadership are essential.

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, ensuring 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.
• Develop 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.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Subcontract management

Procurement

Time management

Teamwork

Education

RICS/CIOB/ICES accredited or degree/HND

Tools

Causeway

Microsoft Office

Job description

VolkerHighways is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial functions on complex highways projects in Luton. You will drive forecasting, valuations, and cashflow while maintaining robust records and strong client relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires experience as a QS/SQS in highways or civil engineering, and a solid grasp of NEC contracts and maintenance terms. NEC contracts knowledge and procurement leadership are essential.