Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water & Civil Infra (Hybrid)

Acorn by Synergie; East Ham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with

5 days optional to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Kids Pass

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider delivering complex infrastructure projects within the UK Water Sector. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to long-term framework partnerships.

You will manage project costs across multiple packages, administer main contracts (NEC3/IChemE experience beneficial), and mentor junior commercial staff while collaborating with design, construction and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of managing projects in excess of £5m.
• Procurement of large value packages.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• NEC3 or IChemE Experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quantity surveying responsibilities across projects and individual work packages.
• Work closely with design, construction, and supply chain teams to monitor, analyse, and control project costs.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure project and business objectives are successfully achieved.
• Administer the main contract, ensuring all contractual notices and correspondence are identified, prepared, and issued when required.
• Produce and issue subcontract documentation in a timely manner.
• Support the management and performance monitoring of subcontractors.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and agreement of payment applications.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, value reports, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Provide support in the development and mentoring of junior commercial team members.
• Maintain continuous professional development through involvement in industry networks, conferences, professional associations, and relevant groups to remain informed of market developments and innovation.
• Demonstrate a proactive, solution-focused mindset, encouraging open communication and constructive feedback.
• Undertake any additional duties, training, or working hours reasonably required in line with the level and responsibilities of the role.
• Maintain a professional and positive representation of the department and organisation in all internal and external interactions, building strong and productive working relationships.
• Ensure all appropriate measures are taken to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider delivering complex infrastructure projects within the UK Water Sector. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to long-term framework partnerships.

You will manage project costs across multiple packages, administer main contracts (NEC3/IChemE experience beneficial), and mentor junior commercial staff while collaborating with design, construction and supply chain teams.