Managing Quantity Surveyor; FTC

As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.

• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.

VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).

Sizewell C is a major new nuclear infrastructure project that will provide secure, low‑carbon energy for the UK. The project includes the construction of a new nuclear power station alongside extensive enabling works, marine and civil infrastructure, earthworks, utilities, and major construction packages delivered through a complex, highly regulated programme environment.

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join us on the Sizewell C project. This is a senior commercial leadership role embedded within a major live infrastructure delivery environment, responsible for leading the commercial and contractual management of major project packages while ensuring strong commercial control, risk management and financial performance.

• Act as commercial lead across allocated project packages, providing strategic QS and contractual leadership.
• Lead preparation and management of cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cost reporting.
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment and maximisation of commercial entitlement.
• Drive commercial performance, risk management and cost control across packages.

• Lead subcontract procurement strategy, tendering, evaluation and award recommendations.
• Oversee tender analysis and negotiation of commercial terms.
• Support procurement strategy development aligned with programme and project requirements.

• Lead administration of subcontract and main contract obligations including change management, compensation events and claims.
• Support preparation and substantiation of complex claims and commercial protection strategies.
• Drive agreement of final accounts and commercial close‑out across work packages.

• Provide commercial leadership and direction to delivery teams on scope, risk and contractual matters.
• Lead and mentor junior commercial staff, reviewing outputs and supporting consistent standards.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

• Lead monthly commercial reporting including cost/value reconciliation, forecasts, liabilities and cash flow projections.
• Ensure reporting aligns with project controls and governance requirements.
• Maintain compliance with commercial procedures and project standards.

• BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS or equivalent accreditation)
• Proven experience as an MQS or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects
• Strong track record in subcontract procurement, package management and commercial leadership
• Strong knowledge of NEC / JCT and construction contract administration
• Experience managing valuations, variations, forecasts, claims and final accounts on complex projects
• Experience leading commercial teams within live construction or infrastructure environments

• Strong commercial leadership mindset with focus on cost control and value delivery
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and risk management capability
• Confident communicator able to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Structured, organised and commercially disciplined
• Resilient and adaptable in complex, high‑value project environments