Quantity Surveyor - Water

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the Swindon area is looking for an experienced Site Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for water infrastructure projects. This long-term contract role offers up to £490 per day and includes key responsibilities such as managing project procurement and cost control. Ideal candidates should have experience in civil infrastructure and strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts. A full UK driving licence is also required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after the commercial aspects of the project.
• Populate monthly reports (CVR / DES).
• Submit client AFPs.
• Carry out project procurement for materials and subcontract packages.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Experience in water, utilities or civil infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT

Proactive approach to risk and opportunity management

Intermediate to advanced Excel

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Site Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure

Location: Swindon area

Start: ASAP

Contract: Long term contract

Rate: Up to £490 per day (Umbrella)

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

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for looking after the commercial aspects of the project, including:

• Populating monthly reports (CVR / DES)
• Submitting client AFPs
• Carrying out project procurement (labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages)
• Assessing supply chain AFPs and supporting compilation of final accounts
• Cost control and driving value through the project
• Mitigating project risks and managing change (Early Warnings / Variations)
• Maximising cash collection and maintaining strong commercial control

You will also:

• Administer the principal contract, including NEC and IChemE Burgundy Book (JCT beneficial)
• 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.

Regards,

Mario Carrington West

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