Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure Projects

Matchtech; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70k

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Training & development

Career progression

Major water programme

Job summary

Matchtech are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Water and Utilities team, delivering Thames Water mains renewal and infrastructure projects from Maple Cross (Rickmansworth).

You will drive commercial performance, manage NEC contracts, forecasts and change control, working with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to keep projects on time and within budget, with a focus on maximizing value and protecting margin.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience on water, utilities, civil engineering, or pipeline projects.
• Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Experience managing project costs, forecasting, and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and cost management of water mains renewal projects across the Thames Water framework.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to operational teams.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare and review valuations, applications for payment, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and manage change control processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and subcontract management.
• Produce monthly commercial reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice in project delivery.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budget control

Communication skills

Driving licence

Thames Water experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Matchtech are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Water and Utilities team, delivering Thames Water mains renewal and infrastructure projects from Maple Cross (Rickmansworth).

You will drive commercial performance, manage NEC contracts, forecasts and change control, working with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to keep projects on time and within budget, with a focus on maximizing value and protecting margin.