Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water/Wastewater, Hybrid

RSE Water; Dalgety Bay; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Allowance

Hybrid Working

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance 31–33 days

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Job summary

RSE Water is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support Scotland and the North of England projects within the Water sector. You will lead a team of commercial staff and drive bid and post-award commercial activities, ensuring robust governance across frameworks.

You will shape procurement strategies, cost/value reconciliation, and contract administration while maintaining strong client relationships in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• RICS recognised qualification (or equivalent) in Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience in setting commercial strategies, procurement, cost/value reconciliation, reporting, project management, negotiation and settlement of accounts/claims.
• Experience with NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• Ability to delegate to and manage a team of commercial staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in pre-award activities such as tender reviews, risk/value analysis and evaluation, and advising on procurement strategies.
• Running of a portfolio of projects and frameworks, covering commercial/contractual administration from pre-award through to completion.
• Preparation, development, and analysis of framework-wide commercial reports for internal teams and clients.
• Tracking the payment status of projects and programmes/frameworks.
• Notifying the Managing QS of performance and risks while identifying opportunities.
• Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder's skill set.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategies

Cost/value reconciliation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

RICS qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

RSE Water is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support Scotland and the North of England projects within the Water sector. You will lead a team of commercial staff and drive bid and post-award commercial activities, ensuring robust governance across frameworks.

You will shape procurement strategies, cost/value reconciliation, and contract administration while maintaining strong client relationships in a dynamic, innovative environment.