About Us
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.
About the Role
VolkerStevin is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) who is looking to further develop their career, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Commercial Manager.
Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for the successful delivery of a number of projects. You will lead all commercial and contractual aspects of your assigned projects, while providing direction, oversight, and leadership to the wider commercial team to ensure projects are delivered successfully and commercial objectives are achieved.
The position will require visits to your assigned projects; however, flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance.
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
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.
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 maximise project gains.
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.
Maintaining 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
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Clerkenwell employer: VolkerWessels UK
VolkerFitzpatrick is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets tradition in the civil engineering and construction sectors. Located at Brize Norton, our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, ensuring that every member can thrive both personally and professionally. With a focus on fairness, inclusion, and respect, we create a supportive culture that empowers our staff to excel in their roles while contributing to vital national infrastructure projects.
