Managing Quantity Surveyor

VolkerStevin is a complex marine, water, environment, and energy sectors require specialised, innovative solutions. Leading in these sectors for VolkerWessels UK is VolkerStevin, collaborating with, and drawing on, the specialist skills of the group's business units to deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We have a great opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on the HMNB Devonport in Plymouth. It is the largest naval base in Western Europe and has been supporting the Royal Navy since 1691. You will be responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site. A Managing Surveyor should be able to effectively manage all of the commercial team below him/her to successfully deliver the project and achieve optimum recovery and cash flow whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the Client. They report to and are supported by the Commercial Manager (CM) or Senior Commercial Manager (SCM).

About you

• Accredited degree 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 substance is advantageous, and/or relevant HND subjects including building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Adequate experience at SQS level
• Continued professional development (CPD)

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
• 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 programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, 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.