Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector

Murray McIntosh; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000

Annual bonus up to 6%

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Employee benefits

Job summary

Murray McIntosh is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support major water infrastructure and utilities projects across AMP8 and beyond. You will join a growing consultancy delivering commercial and project services to leading water companies in the UK.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, career development and exposure to high-profile capital delivery programmes. You will manage contract administration, cost reporting and procurement, building strong relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure, construction, engineering or utilities projects.
• Experience with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Post-contract commercial management, cost reporting and forecasting skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management from inception to final account.
• Act as a key contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Cost planning, forecasting and budget management.
• Provide procurement and tendering support.
• Prepare and review tender documentation.
• Contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Monitor project costs and forecast performance.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Attend client meetings and site visits.
• Manage multiple projects across infrastructure programmes.
• Support senior commercial staff to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC3

NEC4

Commercial Management

Cost Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Tender Management

Procurement

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Water Infrastructure / Utilities)

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract experience looking to work on major water and utility infrastructure projects across AMP8 and beyond?

We're supporting a growing consultancy delivering commercial and project services to some of the UK's leading water companies, including Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water, United Utilities and Severn Trent Water. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of infrastructure projects across key frameworks.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, excellent career development opportunities and exposure to high-profile capital delivery programmes within the UK water sector.

The Role

Working within an established commercial team, you will support the successful delivery of projects from contract award through to final account, building strong relationships with both clients and contractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Cost planning, estimating and budget management.
• Providing procurement and tendering support.
• Preparing and reviewing tender documentation.
• Contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Monitoring project costs and forecasting performance.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
• Attending client meetings and undertaking site visits.
• Managing multiple projects across a range of infrastructure programmes.
• Supporting senior commercial staff in delivering successful project outcomes.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, construction, engineering or utilities projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Post-contract commercial management experience.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and contract administration skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

• Water industry or wider utilities sector experience.
• Progression towards MRICS or MCICES status.
• Pre-contract and tender documentation experience.
• Consultancy or client-side project delivery experience.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000.
• Annual bonus of up to 6%.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contribution of 4% employee / 5% employer.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Training and career development support.
• Life assurance (4x annual salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at a pivotal time for the UK water sector. You'll work across major AMP8 programmes, gain exposure to high-value infrastructure projects and benefit from clear career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Quantity Surveying
• NEC3 & NEC4 Contracts
• Commercial Management
• Cost Management & Cost Control
• Infrastructure Projects
• Water Industry
• Utilities
• Contract Administration
• Cost Planning & Estimating
• Cost Reporting & Forecasting
• Procurement
• Tender Management
• Final Accounts
• Project Commercial Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Change Control
• Construction Commercial Management