Lead Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure Programs

Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car & fuel card (EV/hybrid)

Private healthcare (family cover)

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension & life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

24/7 Online GP & EAP

Cycle to Work & EV salary sacrifice

Retail discounts & referral rewards

Job summary

Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a portfolio of major water and wastewater capital projects in the London area.

You will oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, manage risk, mentor a team of surveyors, and collaborate with clients and the supply chain to maximise value and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/utilities infrastructure.
• Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor level.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Strong forecasting and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple water and wastewater capital delivery projects.
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met under NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Drive commercial performance through cost forecasting, CVRs, WIP reporting and margin management.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to project teams and clients.
• Mentor and develop a team of quantity surveyors and commercial professionals.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a portfolio of major water and wastewater capital projects in the London area.

You will oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, manage risk, mentor a team of surveyors, and collaborate with clients and the supply chain to maximise value and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.