Civil Quantity Surveyor – Water Civils (AMP8) | £65k+

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established civil engineering main contractor in West & South Yorkshire. They offer ownership of schemes from early involvement to final account, with significant AMP8 workload and projects valued £2m–£20m.

Key duties include procurement, contract variations, cost control, CVRs, and NEC contract compliance. CSCS and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor for a civil engineering main contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contract.
• Experience on utilities / water infrastructure ideally with heavy civils packages.
• Ideally degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Must hold CSCS and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior QS / Commercial Manager on commercial strategy and reporting.
• Liaise with Contracts Managers and site teams to maintain accurate project information.
• Full subcontractor procurement: tendering, negotiation, appointment and management.
• Manage and negotiate main contract variations and final accounts.
• Provide commercial support with regular site presence.
• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications.
• Lead or support dispute resolution and avoidance.
• Complete monthly CVRs and maintain cost control throughout project life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 familiarity

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established civil engineering main contractor in West & South Yorkshire. They offer ownership of schemes from early involvement to final account, with significant AMP8 workload and projects valued £2m–£20m.

Key duties include procurement, contract variations, cost control, CVRs, and NEC contract compliance. CSCS and a full UK driving licence are required.