Job Ref: 214622885

Date: 2021-09-09 15:32:05

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About us

VolkerHighways is an integrated highways service provider operating across London and the South of England. Our goal is to deliver the best highways solutions within our industry through efficiency, responsibility and a focus on clients and their customers.

Our services include highways term maintenance, street lighting and electrical services, surfacing, traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects. We also offer Smart City services, through VolkerSmart Technologies.

We help clients to focus on their customers' needs; using highways solutions based on safety, resident and business needs, asset management and asset improvement.

Our repeat business is testament to the valued services we deliver, through a culture of cooperation and partnership. We bring industry best practice and innovation to our clients by taking a leading role in the civil engineering industry and sharing in the expertise of our wider VolkerWessels UK group.

The role

A Managing Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the sites allocated to them. A Managing Surveyor should be able to effectively manage the quantity surveyors and project surveyors to successfully deliver the project and achieve optimum recovery and cash flow whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the Client.

Key accountabilities

Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc.)
Monitor and maximise cash flow.
Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team on each project being managed.
Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect VFL's contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and consultancy agreements).
Act and ensure others are acting in VFL's best commercial interests at all times.
To act professionally at all times and promote the company's best standards and practices
Monitor and chase Main Contract payments.Skills & experience

An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
Adequate experience as a SQS.
NEC form of contract and subcontract conditions
Managing othersOther

What we offer

A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.
Family friendly policies in place and some scope for flexible working by negotiation.Location

Slough, Berkshire

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