VolkerWessels UK
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Vacancy – VolkerStevin
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business specialising in maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and regeneration projects. By collaborating with group-wide expertise, we deliver integrated, multidisciplinary engineering solutions.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and aspiring Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team and advance your career in a dynamic, growing business.
⚠️ Security Clearance is mandatory for this role – UK National status is an essential requirement.
Role Outline
Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will provide key support to enhance profitability and project efficiency across procurement, risk management, and commercial reporting.
Key Accountabilities
General
- Assist in the procurement process to maximise profit margins while ensuring subcontract tender submissions are timely and compliant with company policy.
- Maintain awareness of project-specific contractual obligations.
- Act in the company’s best commercial interests at all times.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all dealings.
- Mentor and support trainee Quantity Surveyors on the assigned project.
Tasks by Phase
Tender & Pre-Construction
- Collaborate closely with the Bid Team to support tender development.
- Thoroughly review and understand conditional requisition papers, tender documentation, and allowances.
- Acquaint yourself with risk logistics and commercial scopes.
- Assist in establishing the initial profit and loss projections for the project.
Subcontract Management
- Draft and review subcontract documentation.
- Ensure accurate quantification of subcontractor works.
- Maintain validation records for subcontractor invoices, verifying their compliance with contracts and company policies.
- Prepare subcontract payment notifications complying with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act (LDEDC) 2009.
- Support subcontractor appraisal processes for continual performance assessment.
- Issue subcontract payments upon verification that work execution meets contractual quality standards.
- Compile and articulate subcontractor liabilities and accruals.
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Procurement
- Conduct comprehensive procurement comparisons across potential subcontractors.
- Adhere strictly to established subcontract schedules and material procurement policies.
Commercial Reporting
- Record and log all site activities, tracking progress and contractual milestones.
- Assist in producing monthly commercial reports, ensuring adherence to company timeframes.
- Validate the supporting documentation for monthly commercial reporting in line with commercial policy.
- Monitor and ensure timely subcontract payments based on accurate valuations.
- Proactively identify risks and flag potential issues to the manager for escalation.
- Minimise waste throughout procurement and delivery.
- Develop expertise in interpreting programme types such as weekly, as-built, epochal, target, and milestone contracts.
About You
Required Qualifications & Expertise
✅ Essential:
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Current pursuit of an accredited qualification from the:
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
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Alternatively, a degree with strong technical (numerical/engineering) underpinning (e.g., civil engineering, structural engineering, building construction or urban land studies).
✅ Desirable:
- Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying with relevant industry experience.
Note: Skills and experience may not align perfectly with the list— yes, we want to hear from you if you're a strong cultural fit.
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Why Choose VolkerStevin?
Our Values
At VolkerWessels UK, we believe in innovation, collaboration and pushing boundaries. By integrating a multi-disciplinary approach, we harness the specialist skills of each business unit to deliver unrivalled solutions to our clients.
Our Commitment to You
VolkerStevin provides a supportive, inclusive environment with a comprehensive benefit package to recognise your contributions:
Core Offerings
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave (including an extra paid day for your birthday)
- Option to accrue additional annual leave days
- Private medical insurance
- Pension with company matching contribution
- Life Assurance for your safety and peace of mind
- Cycle to Work Scheme – because an active workplace is a healthy one
- Shopping & restaurant vouchers + regular rewards and discounts
Development & Wellbeing
- Industry-leading skills-based training programmes
- Maternity support with enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme – covering mental, financial and physical health
- 24/7 Virtual GP service for holistic support
Culture & Inclusion
At VolkerWessels UK, we embrace diversity, fairness and respect. We foster an open environment where you can be your authentic self and have the opportunity to thrive.
⚠️ Note for Recruitment Agencies: VolkerStevin prefers to hire directly through incoming applications. However, we involve our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) partners if this role qualifies for external support.
Aspiring candidates are kindly invited to direct their support queries to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk. No solicited CVs will be considered, as no fees will apply.
Finally, all employees must adhere to VolkerWessels UK’s drug & alcohol policy during recruitment, structured via pre-employment screening.
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