Senior Quantity Surveyor – Street Lighting Lead

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK Ltd., is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Bridgwater to lead commercial activities for the Somerset Street Lighting Term Maintenance Contract. The role covers cost reporting, forecasting and commercial governance across a multi-site programme running for eight years with potential extension.

You will oversee procurement, valuations, and final accounts while collaborating with operations and clients to optimise value and manage risk.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience in street lighting, highways, utilities or civil engineering environments.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with NEC contracts experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors, cost control and financial reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the Kingston & Sutton Street Lighting contract, ensuring accurate 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 VolkerHighways' commercial position.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify risks, opportunities and cost efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members.
• Promote compliance with commercial, contractual, HSEQ and governance requirements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB/ICES desirable

Job description

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK Ltd., is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Bridgwater to lead commercial activities for the Somerset Street Lighting Term Maintenance Contract. The role covers cost reporting, forecasting and commercial governance across a multi-site programme running for eight years with potential extension.

You will oversee procurement, valuations, and final accounts while collaborating with operations and clients to optimise value and manage risk.