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Quantity Surveyor

Volkerrail Group

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary contractor in Scotland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Major Projects division. The role is predominantly site-based, covering secured projects across Scotland, and involves responsibilities from procurement to final accounts. Candidates should have experience with NEC forms of contract and a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave plus an additional day off on birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers
Comprehensive skills-based training
Enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

  • Experience with NEC forms of contract required.
  • Experience within Civil Engineering/Highways is advantageous.
  • Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor needed.
  • Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Predominantly site based role reporting to a Commercial Manager.
  • Involved in projects from procurement through to final accounts.

Skills

Experience with NEC forms of contract
Experience in Civil Engineering/Highways
Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Education

Accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Job description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects division, to cover upcoming secured projects across Scotland, predominantly across the Central Belt.

The role will be predominantly site based and will report to a Commercial Manager and will be involved on projects from procurement through to final accounts.

About you
  • You will have experience with NEC forms of contract
  • Experience within Civil Engineering/Highways would be advantageous
  • You will have gained experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor
  • You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • You will have a relevant degree in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

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?

VolkerLaser 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, VolkerLaser 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
  • 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
  • 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

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 careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

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.

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