Senior Quantity Surveyor

Calco Recruitment; Stanmer Down; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of multiple water infrastructure projects within the AMP8 framework. The successful candidate will manage stakeholder relationships, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost efficiency. This role offers competitive salary, enhanced benefits, and the chance to work in a flexible hybrid environment. Ideal for those with a strong background in civil engineering or utilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus car allowance

Enhanced pension and private medical cover

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Structured development towards professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within civil engineering or utilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and subcontractor accounts concurrently.
• Confidence in managing client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial management across water infrastructure projects.
• Produce accurate CVRs, forecasts, and monthly cost/value reports.
• Lead on subcontractor procurement and negotiation.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Contract compliance

Cost control

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying

RICS/ICES membership

Job description

We\'re looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of multiple schemes as part of a major AMP8 water infrastructure framework across the Hampshire and Sussex region. This long-term programme involves a diverse range of clean and wastewater upgrades — spanning pipelines, pumping stations, treatment works, and associated civil infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a regional delivery team responsible for driving the commercial performance of multiple projects, ranging in value from £250k to £10m+. It will suit someone experienced in working on frameworks, with excellent stakeholder skills and the ability to manage a variety of subcontractor packages simultaneously.

The Role

• Oversee commercial management across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects under the AMP8 programme.
• Produce accurate CVRs, forecasts, applications for payment, and monthly cost/value reports.
• Lead on subcontractor procurement, negotiation, administration, and commercial performance tracking.
• Manage contract compliance across NEC and IChemE forms and ensure reporting is aligned with client frameworks.
• Drive cost efficiency, track commercial opportunities, and ensure financial risk is effectively managed.
• Work closely with delivery teams to align commercial targets with operational progress.
• Support and mentor junior QS staff where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within civil engineering or utilities, ideally within the water sector.
• Background in delivering work under long-term frameworks or alliances.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and their practical application.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and subcontractor accounts concurrently.
• Confident communicator, able to manage client and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Commercially astute with strong forecasting and cost control capabilities.

Desirable

• Experience managing subcontracts with design elements or direct engagement with design partners.
• Knowledge of water utility standards and frameworks (e.g. working with Southern Water or Portsmouth Water).
• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• RICS/ICES membership or actively working towards chartership.

What\u2019s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus car allowance or company vehicle.
• Enhanced pension and private medical cover.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days.
• Structured development and support towards professional qualifications.
• Long-term security within a major AMP8 framework.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility across regional project offices.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-year water investment programme with real impact across the South East. If you\'re looking for a hands-on commercial role within a supportive and forward-thinking contractor, this could be a great next step