Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure
South East / Hybrid Working
£Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package
This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely influential Senior Quantity Surveyor role on one of the most complex and high-profile water infrastructure projects in the region.
You'll be joining a busy and growing commercial team delivering major capital works within the water sector, supporting long-term infrastructure investment programmes that are critical to environmental improvement and network resilience.
The team are under pressure with workload continuing to grow, so they're looking to bring someone in quickly who can take ownership, support junior staff and become a key part of project delivery.
The Opportunity
You'll be working on a fast-paced and technically demanding project environment where no two days are the same. This role would suit either an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or someone ready to step up into their first senior position, provided they are confident managing people and taking ownership commercially.
You'll have two Assistant Quantity Surveyors and a Quantity Surveyor reporting into you, so leadership and mentoring are a key part of the role.
The business offers a genuinely flexible approach to hybrid working and hours, but there is an expectation of office presence to support the junior team and collaborate closely on project delivery. Offices include Cambridge, Maidenhead and Stevenage, with flexibility around which location works best.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and managing Applications for Payment
Producing accurate CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports
Managing contract administration including Early Warnings, Variations and Compensation Events
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Overseeing subcontractor management and cost control
Leading and developing junior commercial staff
Supporting the wider commercial strategy on a major infrastructure programme
What They're Looking For
Quantity Surveying experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering
Water sector or framework experience would be highly beneficial
Strong NEC contract knowledge
Commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving project environment
Previous experience mentoring or managing junior staff is desirable
Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join?
This is a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, excellent staff retention and a collaborative culture where people are trusted to get on with the job.
The commercial manager hiring for this role has been with the business for over 2.5 years and is about to receive his third annual bonus, which gives a good indication of both stability and performance culture within the team.
Alongside a competitive salary, the package includes:
Annual bonus typically between 10-17%
Company car or car allowance
Private healthcare for you and your family
Enhanced pension contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible hybrid working
Health cash plan and wellbeing support
Retail discount platform
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Interview Process
Initial Teams interview
Followed by an in-person meeting
