VolkerWessels UK
Managing Quantity Surveyor
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Job Description: Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS)
Overview
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.
VolkerStevin is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to join its team based in the Warrington/Macclesfield area. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects. The role also involves overseeing and managing a broader commercial team to ensure the successful delivery of each project.
Role Overview
Responsibilities
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Lead and Manage the Commercial Team
- Lead and manage the commercial team on one or more projects as required to ensure successful delivery.
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Tender
- 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.
- Tender input as required.
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Pre-construction
- 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.
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Subcontract Management
- 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 maximize project gains.
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Client
- 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.
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Commercial
- 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 his site team.
- Produce, monitor, chase, and complete warranty, pcg & bond tracking schedules for consultants, main contract, and subcontract.
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Post Construction
- Complete and action post-contract reviews.
- Resolve main contract and finalize all formalities promptly.
- Settle all subcontracts 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.
About You
- 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 Senior QS/QS.
- A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained. (Essential)
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
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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 utilizing 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, recognizing 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance
- Flexible working opportunities 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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