Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector | Water Capital Projects
£50,000-£60,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + Package
Hampton, Watford or Walthamstow

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. Working within an established commercial team, you'll support the delivery of projects from early-stage procurement through to final account, typically valued between £5m and £25m.

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

Why Apply?

• Join a leading infrastructure contractor in the water sector
• Work on long-term frameworks with a major water provider
• Develop your career within the recession-resilient utilities market
• Be part of a growing team delivering critical UK infrastructure

If you're a Quantity Surveyor in the water sector or looking to transition into the utilities and infrastructure sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a role with long-term stability and career growth.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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