Quantity Surveyor - Water

Carrington West; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support water infrastructure projects. The role involves administering commercial aspects, managing procurement, and ensuring financial control across various schemes. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in utilities or civil infrastructure. This position offers hybrid working and is available for immediate start, making it ideal for those looking to step into a rewarding role in the sector.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience.
• Experience in water, utilities or civil infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC.

Responsibilities

• Administer commercial and financial aspects of projects.
• Prepare CVRs, cost and value reports.
• Manage procurement for labour, plant, and materials.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Risk Management

Commercial Management

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid working available
Start: ASAP
Contract: 6 months, with an opportunities
Rate: Negotiable

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next role in water infrastructure? My client, a main contractor delivering water main renewal and clean water civils projects, has an immediate opportunity to join the commercial team supporting multiple live schemes.

Responsibilities

• Administer commercial and financial aspects of projects across the programme
• Prepare CVRs, cost and value reports, applications for payment and forecasts
• Manage procurement for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
• Lead subcontract management from terms and risk attribution to final account
• Manage change through Early Warnings and Variations
• Administer the principal contract, including NEC and IChemE Burgundy Book
• Provide VOWD and demand forecasting with robust cost control
• Work closely with delivery teams to support safe and efficient delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve value and margin

Skills and Experience

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, or substantial relevant experience
• Experience in water, utilities or civil infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of NEC. JCT and IChemE experience beneficial
• Proactive approach to risk and opportunity management
• Intermediate to advanced Excel, confident handling large data sets
• Full UK driving licence

If interested, please apply with your up to date CV and I will be in touch if your profile is a match. If you know someone suitable, please pass this on.
Mario

Carrington West
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