Overview
We have a superb opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation business, working on a Defence framework. This role will specifically sit in pre-con, overseeing work in the UK and also internationally, including the Falklands. The successful candidate will lead the commercial and contractual activities before the project(s) begin, focusing on cost planning, feasibility studies, procurement strategies (including tender documentation), and bid evaluations to establish the project's financial framework and viability. Acting as a cost advisor and manager, working with the client and other stakeholders to define budgets, identify financial opportunities, and prepare for project execution and final account settlement.
Responsibilities
* Lead commercial and contractual activities before project commencement, focusing on cost planning, feasibility studies, procurement strategies (including tender documentation), and bid evaluations to establish the project’s financial framework and viability.
* Act as a cost advisor and manager, working with the client and other stakeholders to define budgets, identify financial opportunities, and prepare for project execution and final account settlement.
Qualifications
* 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 within a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
About VolkerFitzpatrick
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. VolkerFitzpatrick 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.
Values & Commitment
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. 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. 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.
Benefits
* 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
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