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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water

JR United Kingdom

North East

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

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Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery partner in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial aspects of capital projects. This permanent role offers the chance to work on a substantial water infrastructure programme, ensuring cost control and strategic delivery while mentoring junior team members. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
EAP and Wellbeing Assessment
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in commercial delivery within regulated infrastructure.
  • Proficient in managing NEC contracts.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage accurate cost reports, valuations, and final accounts.
  • Lead contract and subcontract administration.
  • Manage change control processes and claims.

Skills

Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
Full membership of RICS or CICES

Tools

NEC contract management tools
Commercial reporting tools

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Morson Talent

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Site based around the Northeast (Hybrid working available)
Role Type: Permanent
About the Company
We're working with a leading infrastructure delivery partner appointed to support one of the UK's largest water companies as part of their AMP8 strategic investment cycle. With a secured framework worth up to £670 million over the next 15 years, this programme will upgrade and future-proof essential water infrastructure across the Northeast.
We are now recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the programme delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a long-term, high-value infrastructure framework that will directly impact millions of customers and contribute to a more sustainable future.
About the Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial oversight and leadership across a range of capital projects, ensuring accurate cost control, value optimisation, and risk management. You'll work closely with the client and project teams to ensure commercial delivery meets contractual, financial, and strategic targets.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare and manage accurate cost reports, valuations, and final accounts.
- Lead contract and subcontract administration, including NEC contract management.
- Liaise with the client and internal stakeholders to drive commercial performance and optimise project outcomes.
- Support procurement processes, including commercial comparisons, award recommendations, and documentation.
- Manage change control processes, claims, and commercial risk registers.
- Contribute to performance reviews, reporting cycles, and commercial governance procedures.
- Guide and mentor junior team members as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
- Working toward or holding full membership of RICS or CICES.
- Significant experience in commercial delivery within regulated infrastructure (water sector preferred).
- Proficient in managing NEC contracts and commercial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What we would like to offer you:
- 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- EAP and Wellbeing Assessment.
- Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance
For more information, contact Cate Green at or.

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