Quantity Surveyor

Kintec Global Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in Manchester. You will manage commercial activities across water industry projects, coordinating with client teams and suppliers to keep costs on track.

Key duties include preparing payment applications, tracking certificates and invoices, raising EWNs, and producing CVRs. You will support cost forecasts and risk reviews while maintaining compliant contracts (NEC3/4).

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in water industry is expected.
• Solid understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and cost management processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and track payment applications.
• Monitor certificates, invoices and payment schedules.
• Raise EWNs and manage change, requests and variations.
• Produce and present monthly CVRs.
• Support estimates and cost forecasts.
• Track project costs, purchase orders and commercial performance.
• Review contracts and ensure obligations are met.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and support subcontract management.
• Build strong relationships with client commercial teams.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

NEC3/4 contracts

Cost control

CVR reporting

Payment applications

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000-£45,000

Sector: Water Industry

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and track applications for payment
• Monitor certificates, invoices and payment schedules
• Raise Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and manage change, requests and variations
• Produce and present monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Support estimates and cost forecasts
• Track project costs, purchase orders and commercial performance
• Review contracts and ensure obligations are met
• Prepare subcontract documentation and support subcontract management
• Build strong relationships with client commercial teams
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the water industry
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Good understanding of NEC3/4 contracts
• Strong grasp of commercial processes and project cost management
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships
• Experience with change management, cost plans or commercial negotiations is an advantage
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role