Senior Quality Surveyor in Scotland

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 and 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.

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, they 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Commercial:

• Ensure that the commercial team comply with the company commercial policy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Produce, monitor, chase and complete Warranty, PCG & Bond Tracking Schedules for consultants, main contract and subcontract.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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.

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.

Benefits:

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

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