Quantity Surveyor

Volkerrail Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm seeks a Quantity Surveyor in Luton to drive commercial success by managing costs and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering projects, alongside excellent negotiation skills. The role includes advising project teams, procurement, and payment processes, making it essential for candidates to thrive in a dynamic setting while having strong analytical abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering projects.
• Working experience of Term Maintenance contracts and NEC 3 form of contract.
• Confident in client-facing situations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial contact on site, advising project teams on financial matters.
• Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, monitor WIP, and identify risks.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including tender analysis and rate negotiations.

Skills

Experience in quantity surveying

Excellent negotiation skills

Proficiency in Causeway

Strong understanding of contract management

Ability to analyze costs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Causeway

Job description

VolkerHighways 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 specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at VolkerHighways in Luton. This role is key to ensuring commercial success on our projects by managing costs, maximising recovery, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial contact on site, advising project teams on contractual and financial matters.
• Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, monitor WIP, and identify risks with mitigation strategies.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including tender analysis, rate negotiations, issuing instructions, and resolving disputes.
• Process subcontractor payments with supporting documentation and maintain compliance with conditions and key documents.
• Measure works on site, maintain records, enter data into systems, and manage variations, quotations, and income agreements.
• Track certifications, payments, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Prepare monthly CVR reports, forecasts, accruals, and maintain liability and recovery reports.
• Reconcile receipts, manage aged debt, and support contract forecasting and controls.
• Authorise invoices, ensure accurate contra charges, and maintain Causeway system administration.
• Prepare and submit client KPIs and financial reports, keeping logs and status reports accurate and up to date.

About you

We’re looking for a commercially astute and detail‑oriented Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a dynamic environment. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering projects
• Working experience of Term Maintenance contracts and NEC 3 form of contract
• Strong understanding of subcontract and main contract management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, confident in client‑facing situations.
• Ability to analyse costs, forecast accurately, and manage financial risks.
• Proficiency in Causeway and Microsoft Office tools.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Why work for us?

VolkerHighways 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, VolkerHighways 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 policies 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

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 to [e-mail]

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.