Quantity Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Quantity Surveying NEC Contracts Subcontract Procurement Cost Planning Financial Reporting Water Sector Experience Commercial Management Variation Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Quantity Surveyor | London | £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + package | Permanent | Hybrid

Job Description

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the water sector? A leading infrastructure contractor delivering long-term frameworks with a major water provider in the South East is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects, offering long-term security, structured career progression, and exposure to a major UK utilities framework. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a portfolio of projects across water treatment, pipelines, and network upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full commercial management of water infrastructure projects
  • Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and administration
  • Preparation of cost plans, valuations, and financial reporting
  • Managing variations, change control, and compensation events
  • Supporting monthly CVR reporting and forecasting
  • Ensuring compliance with the NEC contract
  • Building strong relationships with internal teams and client representatives

Requirements

  • Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering
  • Water sector experience highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of NEC contracts
  • Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative approach

Salary & Benefits

  • £50,000 - £60,000 base salary
  • £4,800 car allowance
  • Competitive benefits package (pension, holiday, bonus potential)
  • Long-term framework security with a leading contractor
  • Excellent work life balance with hybrid working and extensive flexibility
  • Clear progression opportunities within the water and utilities sector

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