Senior Quantity Surveyor
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
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.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Clyde Commercial FrameworkBuild your future with Volker Stevin.
Volker Stevin is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering projects through the Clyde Commercial Framework
.
This long-term framework offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, providing stability, career development and exposure to a wide range of challenging and rewarding schemes. You'll play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of projects while helping to drive performance, profitability and client satisfaction.
The RoleReporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for all commercial and contractual matters relating to your allocated project(s). You will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, managing costs, contracts, subcontractors and reporting requirements while supporting the wider project team to achieve successful outcomes.
You may also be required to manage Surveyors and Assistant Surveyors, or oversee sections of larger projects while reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities Tender & Pre-Construction- Review and assess contract conditions, risks and commercial opportunities.
- Support tender and bid teams with commercial input.
- Review subcontract packages and identify value engineering opportunities.
- Assist senior management with tender reviews and commercial assessments.
- Ensure accurate project records, valuations and commercial reporting.
- Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and financial updates.
- Maximise revenue opportunities and manage project risks.
- Ensure compliance with company commercial policies and procedures.
- Provide commercial input into programme management and contractual planning.
- Manage warranties, bonds and other contractual obligations.
- Prepare and administer robust subcontract agreements.
- Ensure subcontractors' scopes of work are clearly defined.
- Assess and value subcontractor works accurately.
- Manage subcontract payments and contractual notices.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain accurate liabilities and accruals.
The Clyde Commercial Framework offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career within an established and growing business. You'll work on a varied range of civil engineering projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and benefit from genuine opportunities for development and progression.
If you're looking for a role that combines career stability, project diversity and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About you Essential- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of commercial management, contract administration and subcontract management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead, influence and support project teams.
- Membership of, or progression towards,
RICS
, CIOB or ICES
. - Experience with in marine, infrastructure, utilities or major civil engineering environments.
Volker Stevin is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that…
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