Water Utility Quantity Surveyor - Commercial & Contracts

Avove Utilities; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Avove is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team on the Severn Trent Water account, delivering day-to-day commercial and contractual duties.

You will support operational teams, monitor contracts, prepare financial statements, manage subcontractors, and ensure timely invoices, with opportunities for career development within a safety‑driven, collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Past experience in a similar position.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work within a delivery team with multiple drivers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
• Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove.
• Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
• Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
• Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
• Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
• Assist with commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
• Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
• Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
• Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ's and Tenders

Education

HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Avove is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Team on the Severn Trent Water account, delivering day-to-day commercial and contractual duties.

You will support operational teams, monitor contracts, prepare financial statements, manage subcontractors, and ensure timely invoices, with opportunities for career development within a safety‑driven, collaborative workplace.