Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water & Utilities Location: Brighton Salary: £60K- dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent Sector: Water, Utilities, Civil Engineering & Infrastructure The Opportunity Due to being awarded a significant work bank on a major water framework in the South East, a Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a Developer Services Contract. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial responsibility for a programme of works, working as part of an established commercial team and alongside Project Managers and operational teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for long-term local work within the water and utilities sector, which is expected to see significant investment and continued growth over the next five years. The role offers hybrid working. The Role Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will join a wider commercial team of eight and take responsibility for the commercial management of your programme of works. The framework is administered under NEC contract conditions. Key responsibilities will include:
Commercial management of a programme of water and utilities works
Cost forecasting and financial reporting
Value engineering and cost optimisation
Subcontract procurement and management
Drafting and negotiating complex subcontract arrangements, including professional services and appropriate terms of engagement
Change management and commercial risk management
Client management and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting the production and delivery of margin improvement plans
Maximising cash flow and effective WIP management
Agreeing and closing final accounts
Supporting work-winning activities where required
Contributing to PQQ responses and technical/commercial submissions
Working closely with Project Managers, operational teams and the wider commercial function
Experience Required The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will ideally have: A BSc or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor Experience working within the building, construction or civils sector Strong knowledge and practical experience of JCT or NEC contracts Experience managing the commercial delivery of programmes or projects Strong subcontract procurement and commercial management experience A stable career history and a genuine interest in long-term career development Experience within the water and utilities sector would be highly advantageous, particularly Developer Services or similar frameworks. This opportunity would suit a commercially strong SQuantity Surveyor who is looking to join an established Tier 1 contractor and develop their career within the growing UK water and infrastructure market. What's on Offer? Permanent position with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor
Long-term work secured through a major water framework
Local South East projects
Significant pipeline of work
Strong career progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on major water and infrastructure programmes
Exposure to NEC contracts and complex commercial arrangements
Excellent long-term prospects within the expanding water and utilities sector
This role is available immediately.
Intersect Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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