Senior Quantity Surveyor (2 Year FTC)

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As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings. VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:

• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.

VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a major new road infrastructure scheme linking the A2/M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex via a 2.6 mile twin bore tunnel beneath the River Thames - the longest road tunnel in the UK. The 14.5 mile route incorporates new approach roads, upgrades to existing highways, and significant structures including bridges and viaducts.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join VSL UK on the Lower Thames Crossing project. This is a project-based commercial leadership role embedded within a major live infrastructure delivery environment. The role is responsible for managing the full commercial and contractual lifecycle of complex civil engineering and specialist works on site, ensuring strong commercial control and financial performance across allocated packages.

Main Responsibilities

• Commercial Management and Cost Control: Act as the commercial lead on allocated project packages, providing QS and contractual support to the site delivery team. Prepare cost estimates, budgets, cost plans and forecasts, working closely with project controls to ensure accurate financial performance tracking. Manage valuations, applications for payment, and ensure timely and maximised entitlement through the full payment cycle.
• Procurement and Tendering: Lead subcontract procurement for project packages, including strategy, tendering, evaluation, and award recommendations. Prepare subcontract documentation, manage tender analysis, and support negotiation of commercial terms. Participate in subcontractor interviews and support package award decisions in line with project requirements.
• Contracts, Claims and Final Accounts: Administer subcontract and main contract obligations including variations, early warnings, compensation events, and change management. Support the preparation and substantiation of claims where required, ensuring accurate records and commercial protection. Drive timely commercial close-out of packages, including agreement of final accounts and resolution of outstanding matters.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Provide clear commercial direction to site teams on scope, risks, contractual obligations, and cost impacts. Support and mentor junior commercial staff, reviewing outputs and ensuring consistent commercial standards. Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, engineers, and internal project teams to support delivery outcomes.
• Reporting and Forecasting: Produce monthly commercial reporting including cost/value reconciliation, forecasts, subcontract liabilities, and cash flow projections. Ensure accurate and timely reporting aligned with project controls requirements. Maintain compliance with VSL commercial procedures and project governance standards.