Senior Quality Surveyor

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 are recruiting for our long term framework in Helensburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a well established team a support the business on a number of projects within the framework. The position will allow for flexibility of site base of Helensburgh and office location of Glasgow City Centre. The position does require the capability of securing Security Clearance.

Overview:

Reporting to the Project Manager on site, the Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage surveyors and or assistant surveyors to successfully deliver that project. On larger more intricate projects may be required to carry out the same tasks for a section or sections of the works reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

GENERAL:

Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc)
Monitor and maximise cash flow.
Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team.
Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect the business's contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and consultancy agreements)
Act and ensure others are always acting in the company's best commercial interests
To always act professionally and promote the company's best standards and practices
Monitor and chase Main Contract payments

Commercial:

Ensure accurate records of site activities undertaken and events are maintained and collated for easy reference
Ensure that the commercial team comply with the company commercial policy
Ensure that monthly valuations are produced on time
Ensure that the monthly commercial reports are produced on time
Ensure cost to date reports are properly analysed, are accurate, and are considered in the general commercial reporting
Commercial reports to be provided in detail with all back up produced in accordance with the business's Commercial policy.
Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation and are made on time
Maximise revenue opportunities
Identify and manage scope and risks on an ongoing basis
Minimise waste
Be accountable for giving direction to the site team as to the overall contractual planning strategy of the project and maintaining throughout the duration.
Be accountable for the management of the commercial involvement and understanding of the programme at summary level.
Be accountable for the active commercial involvement in contractual programming issues.
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 subcontractTENDER

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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 Senior QS/QS.
A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.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.

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
Flexible working opportunities
programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, 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.

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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

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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