Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water & Civils, Hybrid + Benefits

Matchtech Group; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days annual leave + holidays

Volunteer days

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support Thames Water frameworks on permanent basis. Roles are site-based with hybrid attendance at St Albans offices, 3/2 split between site/office/home, and involve cost reporting, cash flow, and commercial project management across North/West London.

Experience in civils infrastructure and NEC3/4, IChemE contracts, and procurement is essential. You will drive cost efficiencies, manage client interfaces, and contribute to forecast and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in civils infrastructure - ideally Water but Highways/Utilities/Heavy civils will be of interest
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 and IChemE forms of contract
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
• Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
• CSCS card
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
• An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
• Cost management and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
• Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectations
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
• Protect client from commercial risks
• Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms
• Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to Barhale's corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.
• Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract management
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
• Supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships
• Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures

Skills

Civils infrastructure

NEC3/4

IChemE forms

Subcontract procurement

Forecasting & cost analysis

Microsoft Office

RICS or working towards

CSCS card

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Matchtech Group seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support Thames Water frameworks on permanent basis. Roles are site-based with hybrid attendance at St Albans offices, 3/2 split between site/office/home, and involve cost reporting, cash flow, and commercial project management across North/West London.

Experience in civils infrastructure and NEC3/4, IChemE contracts, and procurement is essential. You will drive cost efficiencies, manage client interfaces, and contribute to forecast and