Senior Quantity Surveyor

Southern Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chatham to deliver complex infrastructure projects. This full-time role requires a solid background in commercial management and NEC contracts. You will work collaboratively to provide expert advice and support across major projects, ensuring compliance and maximizing value. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits including a generous pension and bonuses.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Health Cash Plan

Full funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days a year

Occupational health service

Discounts with retailers

Digital GP service

Study support for job-related qualifications

Competitive maternity leave and flexibility

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert advice on cost management and procurement across major projects.
• Support the entire commercial lifecycle from feasibility to dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance and governance across all commercial activities.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost management

Stakeholder influence

NEC contracts understanding

Collaborative mindset

Education

Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chatham

Salary: Salary and package are to be discussed at the screening stage.

We’re expanding again – and for all the right reasons.

Following a series of key hires, we're now looking for a number of exceptional Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our high-performing, commercially savvy team. Internally known as Commercial Managers, these newly created positions have been introduced due to the sheer scale and ambition of our upcoming capital programme.

Our commercial team is widely respected across the business for their insight, drive, and integrity. You'll be joining a first-class group of professionals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment—and who genuinely enjoy what they do.

Job Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in Southern Water’s most ambitious AMP to date, delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that will make a tangible difference to communities, the environment, and the regional economy.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key commercial partner, delivering expert advice on cost management, procurement, and contractual strategy across major capital projects.
• Support the entire commercial lifecycle—from feasibility and procurement through to change control and dispute resolution.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and control across all commercial activity, aligning with best practice and internal frameworks.
• Work hand-in-hand with Project Managers and contractors to shape realistic cost targets and contractual terms that deliver real value.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of how we manage commercial risk, maximise value, and deliver for our customers and stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification and demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or construction projects.

You’ll bring a solid understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy, both pre- and post-contract, and have the confidence to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels.

A collaborative mindset, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for driving value, efficiency, and best practice will be key to your success in this role.

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.

Southern Water operate a hybrid approach to working between our sites and home.

We are offering a salary of up to TBC per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

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