Senior Quantity Surveyor, Street Lighting & Highways

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

Job summary

VolkerHighways in Bridgwater seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial functions for the Street Lighting contract, supporting Somerset Council’s £20m program. You will oversee cost reporting, cashflow, subcontractor management and NEC contract administration across a wide asset renewal program.

The role requires a strong track record in street lighting/highways, excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to cost control and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field.
• Membership of RICS/CIOB/ICES or working towards is desirable.
• Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in street lighting/highways/infrastructure.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including NEC contracts and long-term service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of the contract, including cost reporting, forecasting and cashflow control.
• Produce monthly CVRs, valuations and commercial reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts and protect commercial position.
• Identify risks, opportunities and cost efficiencies with operations.
• Build relationships with clients, supply chain and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members.
• Ensure compliance with commercial, contractual, HSEQ and governance requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional membership: RICS/CIOB/ICES desirable

Tools

NEC contracts

Cost reporting software

Job description

VolkerHighways in Bridgwater seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial functions for the Street Lighting contract, supporting Somerset Council’s £20m program. You will oversee cost reporting, cashflow, subcontractor management and NEC contract administration across a wide asset renewal program.

The role requires a strong track record in street lighting/highways, excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to cost control and governance.