Overview
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 essential works for private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.
Role
Working alongside the Divisional Commercial Director, the Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing the performance of the pre‑contract function within our Rail and Depot division. This role covers projects in Didcot, Somerset, and Watford. The primary purpose of this function is to identify and secure profitable opportunities that support the growth of a long‑term, sustainable business aligned with our strategic business plan.
About you
* Essential: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a degree in building / construction or civil engineering and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry.
* Essential: Ability to identify problems and build relationships.
* Desirable: Accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), or similar.
Why work with us?
VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, 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, VolkerFitzpatrick ensures our staff have unrivalled resources and expertise to serve our clients.
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 restaurant 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
Community and support
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
Additional information
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable. 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.
Contact
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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