Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water and Utilities

Gleeds; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for UK Infrastructure projects, particularly in Water and Utilities. The role involves providing commercial management advice, reviewing contracts, and managing change and risk. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, along with experience in NEC3/4 contracts. This position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work across various locations in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for career development

Great Place to Work certified

Qualifications

• Experience with UK Infrastructure Projects focusing on Water and Utilities.
• Experience of NEC3 / 4 contracts.
• Strong ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial management advice on contracts.
• Review procurement strategies and advise on supply chain matters.
• Manage Change and Risk through change notices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

About The Role

• UK Infrastructure - Water and Utilities
• Manchester / Leeds / Birmingham / London / UK Wide (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Full time / Part-time with flexible working and core hours
• Permanent

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

Whether you are an aspiring Quantity Surveyor that needs support and mentoring or already industry established and looking for a step up to Senior that need autonomy, ownership and management of large-scale projects; our team have the knowledge and flexibility to develop your career and experiences.

In this role you will provide

Pre and post contract / commercial management advice and partner with our customers, a typical day could include:

• Providing strategic review of commercial model and contract
• Contract administration
• Providing review and advice on commercial impact of all contract matters including proposed changes to requirements and works information.
• Adjudicating and providing advice on the contractual entitlement of Compensation Events
• Managing Change and Risk through EWN’s and CE’s
• Approval of key Subcontracts, the production of project reports
• Providing review of proposed procurement strategies and advice on all supply chain matters
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on the approval of subcontract tender reports
• Processing Applications for Payment
• Adjudicating and providing advice on Quotations for Compensation Events
• Attending / leading Commercial / Contract meetings
• Comply with Quality Management Systems, processes and procedures.

About You

What we are looking for :

• Proven background working or supporting on UK Infrastructure Projects with a preference on Water and Utilities.
• Experience of NEC3 / 4 contracts.
• Experience of working with corporate risk and audit functions.
• Experience of cost verification, internal / external audit, financial reviews on significant infrastructure and construction projects.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Experience of contract management and administration systems.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and / or to lead a team, depending on level.

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or working towards.

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values :

Core Values

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work / life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.