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.
VolkerHighways is seeking a motivated Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the successful commercial delivery of highway and infrastructure projects while developing your technical and professional skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently studying towards a construction-related qualification and looking to build a career in quantity surveying within a leading infrastructure business.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Support:
- Assist with subcontract procurement and tender evaluations.
- Support the preparation of subcontract documentation and payment applications.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
- Assist with monthly reporting, cost tracking and forecasting.
- Support the preparation of client valuations and cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor project risks and escalate issues where appropriate.
Project Delivery:
- Support the commercial delivery of highway and infrastructure projects.
- Assist with measurement, reporting and subcontractor account management.
- Develop knowledge of contracts, costs and project performance.
Procurement & Supply Chain:
- Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor engagement.
- Support supplier and subcontractor management throughout project delivery.
Essential:
- Currently undertaking, or planning to undertake, a degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Studies or a related discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good communication and organisational abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Eagerness to develop a career in Quantity Surveying.
Desirable:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Previous placement, internship or work experience within a construction or civil engineering environment.
- Working towards membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES.
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.
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
- 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 benefit
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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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