Quantity Surveyor

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Volker Stevin is seeking a talented and driven Quantity Surveyor to join our team, supporting delivery on an exciting project in the Ambleside area.

This position will be site based.

Reporting to the Commercial Lead, the QS is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage an assistant surveyor to successfully deliver that project. On larger more intricate projects the QS may be required to carry out the same tasks for a section or sections of the works reporting to a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor.

• Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
• Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect the business’s contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and consultancy agreements)
• Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQS etc)
• Monitor and maximise cash flow.
• Monitor and chase Main Contract payment.

• Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy.
• Ensure that sub-contractor’s scope of works are clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.
• Ensure that subcontracts are written so that they are inclusive of their responsibilities in terms of quality, programme, health, safety, environmental etc.
• Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works.
• Review and collate records of subcontractors work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor.
• Ensure subcontracts appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
• Ensure that subcontract payment are made on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality.

• Ensure that monthly valuations are produced on time.
• Ensure that the monthly commercial reports are produced on time.
• Commercial reports should be provided in detail with all back-up produced in accordance with the business’s Commercial policy.
• Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation and are made on time.
• Identify and manage scope and risks on an ongoing basis.
• Be accountable for the commercial involvement and understanding of the programme at summary level.
• Be accountable for the active commercial involvement in contractual programming issues.

• Adequate experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• You will have experience with NEC forms of contract.
• Experience with in Major Civils/Infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• You will have a relevant degree in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Volker Stevin is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Stevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

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