Senior Quantity Surveyor

Volker Highways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our in‑house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own contracts.

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial performance across our projects in West Sussex, ensuring effective cost control, contract management, and strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

• Commercial & Cost Management:
  Lead commercial activity on allocated projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost/value reporting, and cashflow management.
• Maintain robust records of site activities, variations, valuations, risk, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, accruals, liabilities, and revenue reports.
• Ensure subcontract payments and main contract payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Protect Volker Highways’ commercial interests through proactive contract administration.

• Procurement & Subcontract Management:
  Manage procurement activities, including developing procurement schedules with the Project Manager.
• Prepare high‑quality subcontract documentation with clear scopes, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Oversee accurate measurement of works, manage subcontract instructions, variations, contra‑charges, and account settlements.
• Ensure compliance with commercial policy and all contractual notice requirements.

• Project & Team Support:
  Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure commercial awareness and adherence to processes.
• Mentor, guide, and support junior surveyors and wider project staff.
• Ensure effective communication, participation in internal reviews, and timely action closure.

• Client & Consultant Interface:
  Maintain professional, productive relationships with clients, designers, and consultants.
• Issue and manage client instructions, reporting formats, valuations, and forecast updates.
• Ensure excellent client service, clear communication, and proper authorisation before additional works commence.

• Construction Phase Support:
  Ensure commercial involvement in programme planning and contractual considerations.
• Support design management and consultant deliverables, ensuring timely information and compliance.
• Attend design and project meetings, raising issues that impact cost or programme.

• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality:
  Support adherence to Volker Highways’ HSEQ policies across all subcontract and project activities.
• Promote a safe working culture and ensure all staff understand their responsibilities.

• Post‑Construction:
  Assist in final account closure, subcontract settlements, retention recovery, and project archiving.
• Manage defects resolution with subcontractors and oversee close‑out obligations.

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who can lead commercial functions across complex projects. You will bring:

Experience &

Qualifications:

• Accredited qualification with RICS, CIOB or ICES, or relevant degree/HND.
• Proven experience as a QS/Senior QS within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and term maintenance arrangements.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse costs, manage risks, and maximise value.
• Experience in subcontract management and procurement.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and support a collaborative team culture.
• Proficiency in Causeway and Microsoft Office systems.
• A proactive, professional, and solutions‑focused approach.

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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