In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial performance of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The work involves managing project lifecycles from initial tender through to final account, ensuring financial success while maintaining compliance with NEC contract requirements.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors with construction or engineering project experience
Non-negotiable
Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract required
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying
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NEC contracts
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Commercial awareness
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Cost management
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Office
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Preferred
Water industry experience
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Your day-to-day
Manage commercial project delivery
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Prepare valuations and variations
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Procure and manage subcontracts
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Monitor project costs
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Identify commercial risks
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Produce financial reports
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Ensure NEC contract compliance
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Mentor commercial staff
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What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Industry MEICA | M&E | Civil Engineering A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects on behalf of United Utilities is looking for Senior Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from tender award through to final account, ensuring successful financial delivery while supporting project teams, clients, and the wider supply chain. If you have experience delivering construction or engineering projects under NEC contracts, this is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework with clear career progression. Why Apply? Clear routes for career progression Hybrid working options for flexibility Long-term secured work through major framework agreements Life assurance, private medical insurance, and health cover Opportunity to work on complex MEICA, M&E, and civil engineering projects Duties for Senior Quantity Surveyor Manage the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account Prepare and agree valuations, variations, and measurements Procure and manage subcontract packages, including tender enquiries and negotiations Monitor project costs, forecasts, cash flow, and commercial performance Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and change control Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial reporting Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and commercial procedures Mentor and support Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team Qualifications & Experience for Senior Quantity Surveyor Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, utilities, infrastructure, or engineering Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract Good commercial awareness and cost management skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications Experience within the water industry is advantageous but not essential GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and Engineering professionals across the UK water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and process engineering sectors, including MEICA, M&E, civil engineering, WTW, WWTW, AMP7, and AMP8 framework projects
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