Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Projects

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Camberley. The role involves managing commercial and contractual aspects of water projects, ensuring effective cost management and supporting project delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proven experience in the construction industry. Competitive remuneration up to £550 per day is offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead high-profile projects

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Professional development and chartership support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contractual frameworks, procurement, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop efficient management of commercial and contractual activities.
• Prepare and issue accurate notices, correspondence, and reports.
• Identify and communicate contractual risks and opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Professional membership with RICS or ICE (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Projects

Location: Camberley

Salary: £500 / £550 per day depending on references

Contract Type: Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and take a leading role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of our projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to drive best practice, ensure effective cost management, and support the successful delivery of complex construction schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop efficient and effective management of all commercial and contractual activities.
• Prepare and issue accurate, timely, and compliant notices, correspondence, and reports.
• Identify and communicate contractual and commercial risks and opportunities to the Project Director/Manager.
• Maintain registers for variations, delays, extensions of time, and claims.
• Ensure consistent implementation of company commercial policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for completed work.
• Liaise with the Employer's and Client's commercial teams.
• Support pre-contract tender negotiations and produce tender reports where required.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
• Review value management opportunities and provide input on risk management.
• Prepare, review, and finalise sub-contract documentation.
• Manage change control processes and maintain cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and agree interim applications for payment and final accounts with subcontractors.
• Manage subcontracts from placement of order through to final account settlement.
• Monitor and update the Procurement Plan, including commercial analysis and recommendations.
• Produce requisition and award letters as required.
• Reconcile weekly plant, material, and labour costs against budget.
• Support main contract management, including producing change reports and value change forms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership with RICS or ICE (or working towards).
• Proven commercial experience within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contractual frameworks, procurement, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project and client teams.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead on high-profile projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Professional development and chartership support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package