Quantity Surveyor

Heffernan Utilities Limited; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heffernan Utilities Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with water sector experience to manage the commercial and financial aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will support projects including clean water networks, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines and associated civil works, coordinating with clients, operations teams and subcontractors.

The role focuses on budgets, forecasts, cost control, and contractual obligations from tender through final

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in water or wastewater projects.
• Experience with infrastructure, utilities or civil works.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and related processes.
• Accreditation by RICS or CIOB is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, valuations and reporting across water projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and support tender submissions for civil and MEICA works.
• Administer NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Procure subcontract packages and negotiate commercial terms.
• Assess subcontractor applications and manage payments.
• Track expenditure, cash flow and project risks.
• Maintain records for variations and change control.
• Collaborate with delivery teams on cost implications of design changes.
• Support cost reviews and value engineering.
• Build relationships with water company clients and supply chain.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Water sector

NEC contracts

Cost management

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Commercial management systems

MEICA packages

Job description

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in the water sector to manage the commercial and financial aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

You will support projects involving clean water networks, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines and associated civil engineering works. Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will manage costs, contractual obligations and commercial risks from tender through to final account.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations and commercial reporting across water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and support tender submissions for civil engineering and mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) works.
• Administer NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and payment applications.
• Procure subcontract packages, evaluate quotations and negotiate commercial terms.
• Assess subcontractor applications, manage payments and agree final accounts.
• Track project expenditure, commitments and cash flow, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records to support variations, change control and contractual entitlements.
• Work closely with delivery teams to assess the cost implications of design changes, ground conditions, utility interfaces and work within operational assets.
• Contribute to cost reviews, value engineering and commercial performance meetings.
• Build effective relationships with water company clients, delivery partners and the wider supply chain.

Skills and experience

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the water or wastewater sector.
• Experience working on infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and associated commercial processes.
• understanding of CTCs and CVRs.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Understanding of the challenges of working on operational water assets, including access restrictions, shutdowns and maintaining continuity of service.
• Strong commercial awareness, numerical ability and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial management systems.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience delivering projects for UK water companies under Asset Management Plan (AMP) programmes or framework agreements.
• Knowledge of NEC target cost contracts, including cost forecasting, Defined Cost and pain/gain arrangements.
• Experience with MEICA packages alongside civil engineering works.
• Membership of RICS or CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on essential water infrastructure projects.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment.

• We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.