Job Specification: Quantity Surveyor

Location: County Durham
Sector: Civil Engineering – Water, Drainage & Wastewater Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-time, salaried

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering civil engineering projects within the water and wastewater infrastructure sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to play a key role in the financial management of infrastructure projects, supporting successful delivery through effective cost control, accurate valuations and strong contractual management.

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, project managers and site delivery teams, you will help maintain financial control, maximise commercial opportunities and ensure compliance with contractual and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Measurement & Valuation

• Measure works completed on site and from technical drawings.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure valuations are accurate, commercially robust and submitted on time.
• Monitor the value of completed works and support effective cash flow management.

Cost Control & Commercial Reporting

• Assist with monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and subcontract liability reports.
• Support project forecasting, cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities to improve project margins.
• Contribute to achieving agreed project financial targets.

Contract Administration

• Administer subcontract agreements in accordance with relevant contract conditions, including NEC.
• Support the management of variations, compensation events and changes to scope.
• Maintain daywork records and change documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of contractual notices.

Subcontractor Management

• Support the procurement and appointment of subcontractors.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications for payment.
• Assist with payment notices, final account negotiations and account agreement.
• Maintain accurate subcontract records and monitor commercial performance.

Change & Variation Management

• Ensure variations and changes are identified, recorded and valued appropriately.
• Monitor provisional sums and associated expenditure.
• Maintain supporting documentation to support cost recovery and audit requirements.
• Work with operational teams to ensure all commercial changes are captured.

Project Support & Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with Site Managers, project teams and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and identify the commercial impact of programme or delivery changes.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maximise project income.
• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors and the wider commercial team in achieving successful project outcomes.

Record Keeping & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date commercial records.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Support commercial audits and governance requirements.
• Keep relevant stakeholders informed of progress, risks and key commercial matters.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant qualification and experience.
• Approximately five years' experience in a commercial or Quantity Surveying role.
• Proven experience within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Sound understanding of civil engineering construction processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC and/or JCT.
• Experience in measurement, valuation, cost control and subcontract management.
• Experience within the water, wastewater or wider infrastructure sector would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of cost control and project profitability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic negotiation skills and the confidence to engage with subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong written communication and professional telephone manner.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work safely and efficiently.
• Able to take ownership of tasks, manage personal performance and contribute to ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative and approachable manner, with a willingness to listen to others and consider new ideas.
• A professional attitude, with a commitment to keeping colleagues informed and working towards shared objectives.

Additional Requirement: A valid UK driving licence.