Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on civil engineering, water infrastructure and utilities projects. You will manage CVRs, forecasts and contract administration, including NEC3/NEC4 events.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive experience in water projects, with a focus on procurement, risk, and client negotiations. A permanent, on-site position with a strong project pipeline and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• Strong background in water, wastewater, utilities or heavy civils projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from inception through to final account.
• Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and commercial reports.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and variations.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, payments and final accounts.
• Prepare applications for payment and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior QS

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

CVR & forecasts

Job description

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on civil engineering, water infrastructure and utilities projects. You will manage CVRs, forecasts and contract administration, including NEC3/NEC4 events.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive experience in water projects, with a focus on procurement, risk, and client negotiations. A permanent, on-site position with a strong project pipeline and career progression.