Quantity Surveyor - Water, Utilities & Power

Construction, Property and Engineering; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Water, Utilities & Power team in Maidstone. The ideal candidate will have relevant QS experience, strong contract management skills, and a proactive approach to project delivery, within a supportive environment offering career growth and competitive salary.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare after 6 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Travel and accommodation expenses covered

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QS preferred with specific industry exposure.
• For Assistant QS, relevant education and passion for QS career.
• Desire to learn and contribute in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on cost estimating, planning, and reporting across projects.
• Manage NEC contracts and procurement processes.
• Liaise with clients and contractors for project success.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Water, Utilities & Power

Are you a commercially-minded Quantity Surveyor looking to make an impact in the vital Water, Utilities & Power sectors? Or perhaps you're an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready for your next challenge with a supportive, leading consultancy?

Based in our Maidstone office, our client is a prestigious consultancy seeking a driven individual to join their dedicated Water, Utilities & Power team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, providing crucial commercial support and expertise. Whether you're an experienced QS or an AQS with the right aptitude, we offer a platform for significant career growth.

You will be responsible for a range of quantity surveying duties, potentially across multiple projects, working closely with key clients and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

What you'll be doing (responsibilities will scale with experience):

• Assisting with or taking the lead on cost estimating, cost planning, and commercial reporting.
• Supporting the administration of or managing NEC contracts.
• Involvement in procurement processes, including tender document preparation and evaluation.
• Assisting with or managing valuations, change control, and final accounts.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contributing to the commercial success of projects across the water, utilities, and power industries.

What we're looking for:

• For Quantity Surveyor level: Proven experience as a QS, ideally with exposure to infrastructure, utilities, water, or power projects. Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial management skills.
• For Assistant Quantity Surveyor level: A relevant degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying (or a related construction field) coupled with a genuine passion for developing a QS career. Some prior industry experience or placement is advantageous. Study time and Financial aid for qualification can be provided.
• For all applicants:
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-facing skills.
  • A proactive, adaptable, and commercially aware mindset.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage varied tasks.
  • A desire to learn and contribute within a collaborative team.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary: £28,000 - £50,000, tailored to your experience level.
• Car allowance.
• Standard pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and insurance (after a qualifying period of 6 months).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered for required business travel.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and mentorship, particularly for those at AQS level.
• Exposure to a wide array of interesting and essential infrastructure projects.
• A supportive and progressive consultancy environment.

Ready to power up your career in Quantity Surveying?

Whether you're an established QS or a motivated AQS, if you're keen to contribute to key infrastructure projects within the Water, Utilities & Power sectors, we would love to hear from you.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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