Quantity Surveyor

Calco Recruitment; Falmer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team focused on water infrastructure projects in the South East. Key responsibilities include cost management, contract administration, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure project compliance. Ideal candidates should have experience in the utilities sector and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and prospects for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the utilities or civil engineering sector, ideally including water infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, or other standard contract forms.
• Ability to interpret site drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and managing tender documents and subcontractor packages.
• Support cost monitoring, budget tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure contractual compliance.

Skills

Cost awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree, HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team working on water infrastructure projects across Hampshire and the wider South East. You\'ll support cost control, procurement, and contract management on live framework works. This is a hands-on role in a growing business with a stable workload and solid progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and managing tender documents, Bills of Quantities, and subcontractor packages.
• Support cost monitoring, budget tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with site teams to value work in progress, issue applications for payment, and manage variations and change control.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure contractual compliance and timely delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the utilities / civil engineering sector, ideally including water infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, or other standard contract forms.
• Strong cost awareness, analytical skills, and ability to interpret site drawings & specifications.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Degree, HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification preferable.

What You\'ll Get

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to framework-based works in utilities / water sector.
• Opportunity for professional development and stepping up into senior roles.
• Collaborative culture and support from an experienced commercial team