Quantity Surveyor - Water

Carrington West; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern head office with on-site gym

Long-term workload across major infra

Career progression

Immediate start

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team delivering utility infrastructure projects across the water sector in Rochester.

You will prepare monthly applications for payment, manage subcontractor accounts, perform take-offs and pricing, and support tender submissions. NEC3/NEC4 experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or utilities, ideally water sector.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to maintain commercial trackers.
• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is preferred; strong industry experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment.
• Draft and issue Early Warning Notices.
• Price, submit and negotiate Compensation Events.
• Assist with tender submissions, including take-offs, pricing, risk registers and clarifications.
• Value subcontractor accounts and manage workload across projects.
• Attend site and commercial meetings with clients and principal contractors.

Skills

Proactive approach

Independent working

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or HNC

Tools

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Rochester

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering utility infrastructure projects across the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment
• Drafting and issuing Early Warning Notices
• Pricing, submitting and negotiating Compensation Events
• Assisting with tender submissions, including take-offs, pricing, risk registers and clarifications
• Valuing subcontractor accounts
• General commercial administration
• Attending site and commercial meetings with clients and principal contractors
• Managing your own workload and supporting the commercial delivery of multiple projects

About You

• Experience within civil engineering or utilities, ideally the water sector
• A good working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to create and maintain commercial trackers
• A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of your projects
• A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is preferred, although candidates with strong industry experience will also be considered

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Modern head office with on-site gym facilities
• Long-term workload across major utility infrastructure projects
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced commercial team
• Immediate start available

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