Quantity Surveyor – Water Sector, Growth & Benefits

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

26 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the UK water/utilities sector. You will provide commercial support to project teams, manage costs, and ensure contractual compliance while engaging with customer representatives and other third parties on variations, claims, and additional payments.

The role emphasizes robust cost reporting, cash flow management, and continuous process improvements within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent required.
• Experience in the utilities or construction industry is essential.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and understanding of Construction Law.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• Knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
• Experience in estimation and cost analysis.
• Strong communication, numeric and computer literacy skills.
• Organised with time management and ability to work to deadlines.
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust, accurate, and timely cost and value reporting at project and BU levels.
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place.
• Carry out cost management including forecasting.
• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans.
• Ensure internal commercial processes are adhered to.
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Computer literacy

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Equivalent qualification

CSCS card

Tools

NEC contracts

Cost reporting software

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the UK water/utilities sector. You will provide commercial support to project teams, manage costs, and ensure contractual compliance while engaging with customer representatives and other third parties on variations, claims, and additional payments.

The role emphasizes robust cost reporting, cash flow management, and continuous process improvements within a dynamic team environment.