Managing Quantity Surveyor

Volker Stevin, part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, is an industry-leading civil engineering business offering solutions across multiple sectors.

Volker Stevin is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to join its team based in the Macclesfield area. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects and oversee a broader commercial team to ensure successful project delivery.

• Lead and manage the commercial team on one or more projects as required to ensure successful delivery.
• Review and commercially assess the main contract conditions and advise on risk and scope areas.
• Review and commercially assess sub-contract packages for incorporation into the main tender when required.
• Review tender information for value engineering opportunities.
• Assist the bid team as required.
• Assist and review as required by senior management.
• Provide tender input as required.

• Produce a procurement schedule in close conjunction with the project lead.
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are understood and make effective use of the tender handover.
• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes; establish the first profit and loss forecast.
• Ensure the project team are aware of their roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business’s commercial interests.

• Ensure the commercial team are administering all subcontracts in accordance with the terms.
• Provide a first line of support for dispute mitigation.
• Provide support to the project team to ensure packages are let in accordance with company policy and within budget to maximise project gains.

• Ensure that the client aspirations are understood and relationships are maintained and developed over the lifecycle of the project.
• Provide the client with a commercial contact to discuss any potential disputes or changes which could impact on the delivery.
• Maintain the business’s commercial interests whilst also maintaining professional relations with the client.
• Ensure that the client’s expectations are well managed.
• Provide the client with cash flow and final account forecasts updated monthly.

• Ensure that the commercial team comply with the company commercial policy and perform their roles to the required standard.
• Manage the team and inform the commercial manager should the requirements of the project change and staffing levels need adjusting.
• Be accountable for the development of programme awareness of the site team.
• Produce, monitor, chase and complete warranty, PCG & bond tracking schedules for consultants, main contract and subcontract.

• Complete and action post-contract reviews.
• Resolve main contract and finalise all formalities promptly.
• Settle all sub-contracts and secure signed final accounts.
• Archive documentation in line with company policy.
• Ensure defects are rectified post-PC; issue notices for non‑compliance.
• Apply for, invoice, and chase retention payments.
• Retain project responsibility until defects certificate is issued.

• Accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineers (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with a numerical or technical focus is advantageous.
• Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Adequate experience as a Senior QS/QS.
• A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained. (Essential)

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee assistance
• Flexible working opportunities programme
• Mental, physical and financial support
• 24/7 virtual GP service