Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Hampton; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is representing a design & build contractor in the water/wastewater sector, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on a major AMP8 framework. The role emphasizes claims management, procurement support and contract administration across upstream and downstream processes.

Flexible remote 2/3 days per week, with 2/3 days in the office; duration 12+ months, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification and/or RICS Accreditation preferred.
• Experience with a Tier 1 contractor, ideally in Water/Wastewater.
• Prior water sector experience highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate sustainable relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial support for procurement, contracts, valuations, final accounts, and more.
• Maintain workload targets and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of commercial reports.
• Offer legal and contractual advice, identify and mitigate commercial risks, and support commercial resources as needed.

Skills

Contract admin

Valuations

Procurement

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Teamwork

Education

Degree or RICS Accreditation

Job description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hampton STW
Rate: £525p/d - Inside IR35
Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing
Sector: Water/Wastewater

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a knack for capital delivery frameworks within a Tier 1 Contractor environment? Do you possess a background in claim management, both upstream and downstream? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a design & build contractor in the water/wastewater sector, and is seeking a Senior QS to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for principal contractor duties on a major AMP8 framework. With a framework stretching until 2030 this is your chance to be at the forefront of ground breaking projects in the water industry.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to manage multiple schemes and projects with a combined value of circa £100m, heavily subcontractor-delivered.
• Supportive environment with a Grad QS to assist on assigned projects.
• Flexibility to work remotely for 2/3 days a week, with2/3 days in the office.
• Chance to contribute to planned works and work towards forecasted dates in the water/wastewater industry.
• Emphasis on team culture and career development, with a focus on collaboration and handling pressure effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate sustainable business relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial support for procurement activities, contract/subcontract administration, valuations, final accounts, and more.
• Maintain workload targets and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of commercial reports.
• Offer legal and contractual advice, identify and mitigate commercial risks, and support commercial resources as needed.

Requirements/Desirable:

• Degree qualification and/or RICS Accreditation preferred.
• MUST have a background working with a tier 1 contractor, and ideally in Water/Wastewater.
• Prior experience in the water sector highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.