Quantity Surveyor -Water Utilities & Mains Renewal

Damicor Ltd; Maple Cross; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Damicor Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its client’s commercial team based at Maple Lodge, Hertfordshire. You will manage project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts within the water and utilities sector.

Working closely with project delivery and commercial teams, you will drive commercial performance, maintain accurate records and ensure projects are delivered on time and profitably. NEC contracts familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, utilities or water sector.
• Strong cost management and contract administration.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial aspects from inception to final account.
• Submit and agree interim valuations and payment applications.
• Manage variations, compensation events and change control.
• Monitor costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Manage subcontractor packages, including procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities with project teams.
• Maintain commercial records and cost reports.
• Support contractual administration and ensure compliance.
• Assist with final accounts preparation and agreement.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost management

Valuations

Variations

Subcontractor management

Final accounts

NEC contracts

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Maple Lodge, Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE

Sector: Water Infrastructure

Recruitment Partner: Damicor

The Opportunity

Damicor is supporting an established infrastructure contractor in the search for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based at Maple Lodge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the financial management and commercial delivery of projects within the water and utilities sector.

Working closely with project delivery and commercial teams, you will help manage project costs, maximise commercial performance and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of projects from inception through to final account.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and payment applications.
• Manage variations, compensation events and change control.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Manage subcontractor packages, including procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Work with Project Managers and operational teams to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular cost and value reports.
• Support contractual administration and ensure compliance with relevant contract terms.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, utilities or the water sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and project cost management skills.
• Experience with valuations, variations, subcontractor management and final accounts.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts and their commercial administration.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project delivery teams.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification is desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established infrastructure contractor.
• Exposure to projects within the water and utilities sectors.
• Career development opportunities within a commercial team.