Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of Thames Water framework water infrastructure projects. The role is suited to candidates with UK water sector experience who can quickly integrate into an established team and manage project commercial activities.

The opportunity offers £450 to £550/day inside IR35, depending on experience, with responsibilities spanning CVRs, forecasts, cash flow, subcontractor management, AFPs, and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS/AssocRICS desirable but not essential.
• Experience on UK water infrastructure projects for tier one/principal contractors.
• Recent Thames Water framework experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Production and management of monthly CVRs.
• Preparation and maintenance of accurate project forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Management of subcontractor accounts including procurement, applications, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Preparation, submission and agreement of AFPs.
• Commercial reporting and cost control across the project lifecycle.
• Management of compensation events, variations and change control procedures.
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and robust commercial governance.

Skills

CVR preparation

Forecasting

Cash flow reporting

Subcontractor management

Final accounts

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

An opportunity exists for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of water infrastructure projects within the Thames Water framework.

This role would suit a commercially focused QS/SQS with recent experience within the UK water sector, particularly on Thames Water schemes, who can quickly integrate into an established team and provide immediate support across project commercial management activities.

Offering £450 to £550/day inside IR35, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Production and management of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Preparation and maintenance of accurate project forecasts and cash flow reporting
• Management of subcontractor accounts, including procurement, applications, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Preparation, submission and agreement of Client Applications for Payment (AFPs)
• Commercial reporting and cost control across the project lifecycle
• Management of compensation events, variations and change control procedures
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting operational teams to maximise commercial performance
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Ensuring contractual compliance and robust commercial governance

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• MRICS/AssocRICS or working towards chartership desirable but not essential.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on UK water infrastructure projects for tier one/principal contractors
• Recent Thames Water framework experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts