Senior QS (Midlands/ North East)

Fyba Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage major projects in the water sector. This role offers a hybrid working model based in Leeds or Birmingham with an attractive salary and benefits. Candidates should have NEC contract experience and be confident in managing client relationships. Join the team to lead high-impact infrastructure projects and support junior members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Laptop and phone provided

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts.
• Proven track record in the water sector or utilities.
• Capability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle Quantity Surveying duties.
• Lead client interactions as the trusted advisor.
• Provide cost planning and procurement advice.
• Administer contracts and control costs.

Skills

NEC3/4 experience

Client communication

Cost planning

Project management

Education

Working towards MRICS or MCICES

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure (Water Sector) – Hybrid Leeds or Birmingham base + regional travel (North & Midlands). Permanent Full-time. Attractive salary + strong benefits package.

Ready to step up and lead on major infrastructure projects in the water sector?

We re working with a high-performing consultancy that s carving out a leading presence in utilities and infrastructure. With a growing portfolio across major UK water frameworks, they re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the reins on high-impact projects.

If you re commercially sharp, client-savvy and confident managing infrastructure projects under NEC contracts this is your next big move.

The Role

You'll be the go-to commercial lead on multiple projects, delivering end-to-end Quantity Surveying support while building trusted relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.

Your day-to-day will include

• Full lifecycle QS duties across major infrastructure schemes
• Leading client interactions you ll be their trusted commercial advisor
• Cost planning, estimates and tender documentation
• Procurement strategy and advice
• Contract administration (NEC3/4 essential)
• Cost control, reporting and final accounts
• Regular site visits and active project leadership
• Supporting junior team members and sharing your knowledge
• Keeping communication tight between all stakeholders

What We re Looking For

• NEC3/4 experience you know it inside out
• Confident delivering both pre and post-contract services
• Water sector or wider utilities experience (bonus if you've worked with frameworks like AMP)
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and clients
• Ideally working towards MRICS or MCICES
• A proactive, confident communicator who thrives in a client-facing role

What s In It For You

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• 24 days holiday + bank hols + buy more if you want
• Laptop + phone provided