Quantity Surveyor - Water

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional solutions company seeks a Quantity Surveyor for water projects in Reading. Responsibilities include managing commercial aspects, preparing cost plans, and ensuring contractual compliance. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in civils projects and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. The role offers competitive rates and a contract type that falls inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on civils projects, ideally in water or utilities sector.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (preferably NEC3/4).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of a water infrastructure project.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, forecasts, and reports.
• Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC standards.

Skills

Experience as Quantity Surveyor on civils projects

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Analytical and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor - Civils (Water Projects) | Location: Reading, Bracknell, Swindon | Contract Type: Inside IR35 | Rate - £475 - depending on references | Start Date: 18/8/2025

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of a water infrastructure project.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, forecasts, and reports.
• Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC (New Engineering Contract) standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and cost control.
• Assess subcontractor applications and variations.
• Support the project delivery team with risk management and procurement strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civils projects, ideally within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (preferably NEC3/4).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Chartered status with RICS or working towards it – optional.