Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin 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.
VS Energy are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on our prestigious project at Sizewell C / Woodbridge.
Reporting to the Senior QS on site, the project QS shall be responsible for delivery all commercial matters within his designated section of the project. This will require working as part of the wider project team, reporting to the Senior QS on the project to assist with monthly reporting and project delivery.
Depending on the value of the project, the QS may be responsible for the scheme in it’s entirety reporting to the Senior / Managing QS.
- TENDER:
- Assist the Bid team as required.
- PRE-CONSTRUCTION:
- Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes.
- CONSTRUCTION:
The Project team:
- Complete tasks as requested by their line manager.
- Ensure staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business’s commercial interests.
- Ensure staff are aware of their role within the project team
- Help to maximise staff morale
- Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.
Subcontract management:
- Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy
- Ensure that sub-contractor scope of works is clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.
- Ensure that high quality 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 all contractual notices are issued in accordance with the sub-contract and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
- Ensure subcontracts appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
- Ensure that subcontract payments made are done on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality
- Compile accurate subcontractor liabilities, accruals, and ensure these are up to date and considered in the forecast updates.
- Monitor and ensure subcontract attendances are provided in line with the subcontract and that any potential contra-charges are recorded and recovered
About you
Essential:
- An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
- Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
- Adequate experience as a QS.
Desirable:
- A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.
Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels 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 VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 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 restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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