Quantity Surveyor

Acorn by Synergie; London Borough of Waltham Forest; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Car / Car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (+5 to

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading design and build provider in the UK water sector. This role is based in North London with a permanent contract and hybrid working, offering an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits.

You will prepare payment applications, monitor costs, and produce monthly reports while managing subcontractor relationships. A degree in QS and active RICS/APC progression are expected, with prior main contractor exposure advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• RICS or studying for APC.
• Experience working with a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare applications for payment, valuations and cost/value reconciliations.
• Monitor project costs and maintain accurate forecasting.
• Produce monthly commercial reports covering value, cost, profit/loss and cash flow.
• Manage supply chain relationships and commercial activities.
• Support Risk and Value Management processes with regular reviews with the project team.
• Administer contracts using relevant contractual forms, budgetary controls and software.
• Prepare subcontract enquiries, negotiate terms and set up subcontract agreements.
• Ensure all contractual documentation and notifications are maintained and up to date.
• Escalate safety risks or concerns to site management promptly.
• Maintain regular communication with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to the site team as required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Experience as QS

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS / APC progression

Tools

NEC contracts

IChemE contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

North London | Permanent | Monday-Friday, Hybrid Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK Water Sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading company delivering complex infrastructure projects through long-term framework partnerships, joint ventures, alliances, and direct contracting models.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Key Duties

• Prepare applications for payment, valuations, and cost/value reconciliations.
• Monitor project costs and maintain accurate forecasting.
• Produce monthly commercial reports covering value, cost, profit/loss, and cash flow.
• Manage supply chain relationships and commercial activities.
• Support Risk and Value Management processes, providing guidance and regular reviews with the project team.
• Administer contracts using relevant contractual forms, budgetary controls, and commercial software.
• Prepare subcontract enquiries, negotiate terms, and set up subcontract agreements.
• Ensure all contractual documentation and notifications are maintained and kept up to date.
• Escalate any safety risks or concerns to site management promptly.
• Maintain regular communication with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to the site team as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• RICS or studying for APC
• Experience working with a main contractor

Desirable

• Experience working within Water
• Knowledge of NEC / IChemE contracts