Senior Quantity Surveyor

Farrans Construction; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction is delivering a £3.6 billion Living Water Enterprise infrastructure program in the UK. We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual management, drive profitability, manage risk, and support delivery with clients, supply chain partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

You will work with the Commercial Manager to maintain contract compliance, prepare cost and progress reports, and oversee subcontract lifecycles.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required.
• NEC3 or NEC4 option C experience is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills are essential.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise deadlines and pay attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Familiar with IT software, especially the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the System sub-contractor and stakeholders.
• Advise on contractual issues and ensure commercial compliance.
• Prepare monthly cost and progress reports and support the project team.
• Assist with pricing variations beyond mechanical and electrical scope.
• Manage cost control and delegated resources to ensure value for money.
• Support procurement, tendering, contract administration and work packages management.
• Measure quantities and contribute to final accounts paperwork.
• Report subcontract status to the Commercial Manager and assist with WIP.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Attention to detail

Problem solving

NEC3/NEC4 experience

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

Build a legacy that flows for generations. Join Farrans on the Living Water Enterprise.

Are you ready to bring your expertise to one of the most ambitious infrastructure programs in UK water history?

Farrans Construction is a proud delivery partner of Living Water Enterprise (LWE)—a groundbreaking £3.6 billion capital investment program and a secure 12-year pipeline of work dedicated to transforming the region’s water and wastewater networks.

This isn't just about moving muck and laying pipes. We are completely overhauling critical infrastructure, protecting local rivers, and pioneering low-carbon, nature-based engineering solutions.

The opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on this major infrastructure project. Working closely with the Project Leadership team, you’ll lead the commercial and contractual management of the scheme, driving profitability, managing risk, and supporting successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project while working with clients, supply chain partners, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and liaise with System sub-contractor


• Advising on contractual issues


• Ensure commercial compliance of current contracts, protecting the position of the company


• Report to Commercial Manager about the subcontract status


• Assist senior staff in pricing variations – this will not just be mechanical and electrical scope


• Cost control


• Support the Commercial and Contract Managers with monthly project cost reports and progress reports


• Provide provision, when required to the rest of the team on managing other subcontract lifecycles, participating in procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and work packages management


• Measurement of quantities


• Preparation of monthly financial statement of anticipated Final Account detailing status of variations (budget, submitted, agreed), in conjunction with project management


• Assist with monthly work in progress reports in conjunction with project manager


• Managing delegated resources (e.g., budgets, equipment, and contracts) as appropriate, to ensure value for money


• Being fully aware of and actively complying with Farrans policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies and procedures including equality, sustainability and the environment, health and safety and data protection

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent


• Previous NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4 option C)


• Demonstrable negotiation and presentation skills


• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work to deadlines and pay attention to detail


• Excellent time management and organisation ability combined with good problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively analyse and communicate complex ideas and information to a range of audiences and stakeholders


• Familiar with IT software in particular the Microsoft suite; to include Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

• Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.


• Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.


• We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.


• We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.