Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aqua Consultants; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a hybrid role covering clients across the North and Midlands. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from inception to completion, focusing on client relations and infrastructure project management. This position offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, making it ideal for those with NEC contract experience and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure projects ideally with NEC contracts.
• Strong skills in estimating and cost planning.
• Ability to liaise confidently with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects from inception to completion.
• Be the focal point of contact for the client.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure effective communication.

Skills

NEC3 / 4 working knowledge

Post Contract experience

Project cost management skills

Water Industry or wider utilities experience

Working towards MRICS / MCICES

Pre Contract / Contract Documentation experience

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location (Hybrid) - Leeds or Birmingham office base, but role will cover Aqua clients across the North and the Midlands of England, e.g. Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities & Severn Trent Water, so must be willing to commute to client offices and sites as required.

Permanent, full-time

Competitive salary plus benefits

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for projects from inception to completion.
• Be the focal point of contact for the client and inspire confidence for with clients.
• Manage infrastructure projects ideally using the NEC form of contract.
• Estimating and cost planning.
• Procurement advice.
• Tender documentation completion.
• Contract administration and cost control.
• Cost reporting.
• Final account preparation.
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits.
• Hold a professional membership with RICS.
• Client facing and confident in leading meetings.
• Managing and take lead on multiple projects for their clients.
• Other appropriate Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management duties required.
• Liaising with Clients and Contractors on a daily basis to ensure the timely communication and collation of information.

Qualifications

Skills and experience:

• NEC3 / 4 working knowledge
• Post Contract experience
• Project cost management skills including organisational and diligent skills
• Water Industry or wider utilities experience
• Working towards MRICS / MCICES
• Pre Contract / Contract Documentation experience

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Professional Membership fees paid.
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary
• Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
• Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave

Why Aqua Consultants?

We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.