| Location | Swindon, United Kingdom |
| Category | Civil Engineering |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | £75K-£80K + Package + Hybrid Working |
Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Water Infrastructure | AMP8 Programme
Location: Berkshire
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing delivery team supporting a major programme of water and wastewater infrastructure works across the South East.
This is an opportunity to play a key commercial role across a varied portfolio of projects, from essential capital maintenance through to large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure schemes delivered as part of the AMP8 investment programme.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Leadership team, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects from early delivery through to completion and close-out.
Working closely with operational and project teams, you will help drive commercial performance, manage risk, influence decision-making and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with contractual obligations.
This role suits someone who combines strong commercial judgement with a practical, collaborative approach and enjoys being close to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of multiple projects throughout the full project lifecycle
Prepare, review and issue contract-compliant notices, correspondence and commercial documentation
Identify, manage and communicate commercial risks and opportunities to project and senior leadership teams
Prepare and agree applications for payment and support assessment of payment certificates
Manage change control processes including variations, compensation events, delays and extensions of time
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial performance updates
Support project teams with cost management, forecasting and financial decision-making
Negotiate and administer subcontract and supply chain agreements
Contribute to procurement activity and support tender evaluations where required
Drive value engineering initiatives and promote commercially informed delivery decisions
Maintain robust commercial controls, governance and reporting standards across projects
Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration and stakeholder engagement
Champion health, safety and environmental standards across all activities
About You
You are commercially astute, confident working in a project environment and comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
You will ideally bring:
Proven experience operating at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level within infrastructure, utilities or construction environments
Strong commercial and financial management capability across project delivery
Experience managing valuations, applications for payment, forecasting and contract administration
Working knowledge of change management, claims and commercial risk processes
Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving
Qualifications
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Professional membership or working towards accreditation with RICS, CICES or equivalent is desirable
Why Join?
Long-term opportunity within a nationally significant infrastructure investment programme
Exposure to a broad and diverse portfolio of civil engineering and utility projects
Genuine opportunity to influence delivery and progress your career within a growing team
Supportive and collaborative working environment with a focus on development and continuous improvement
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement. Diverse perspectives strengthen teams and help deliver better outcomes.
Water Infrastructure | AMP8 Programme
Location: Berkshire
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing delivery team supporting a major programme of water and wastewater infrastructure works across the South East.
This is an opportunity to play a key commercial role across a varied portfolio of projects, from essential capital maintenance through to large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure schemes delivered as part of the AMP8 investment programme.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Leadership team, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects from early delivery through to completion and close-out.
Working closely with operational and project teams, you will help drive commercial performance, manage risk, influence decision-making and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with contractual obligations.
This role suits someone who combines strong commercial judgement with a practical, collaborative approach and enjoys being close to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of multiple projects throughout the full project lifecycle
Prepare, review and issue contract-compliant notices, correspondence and commercial documentation
Identify, manage and communicate commercial risks and opportunities to project and senior leadership teams
Prepare and agree applications for payment and support assessment of payment certificates
Manage change control processes including variations, compensation events, delays and extensions of time
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial performance updates
Support project teams with cost management, forecasting and financial decision-making
Negotiate and administer subcontract and supply chain agreements
Contribute to procurement activity and support tender evaluations where required
Drive value engineering initiatives and promote commercially informed delivery decisions
Maintain robust commercial controls, governance and reporting standards across projects
Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration and stakeholder engagement
Champion health, safety and environmental standards across all activities
About You
You are commercially astute, confident working in a project environment and comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
You will ideally bring:
Proven experience operating at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level within infrastructure, utilities or construction environments
Strong commercial and financial management capability across project delivery
Experience managing valuations, applications for payment, forecasting and contract administration
Working knowledge of change management, claims and commercial risk processes
Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving
Qualifications
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Professional membership or working towards accreditation with RICS, CICES or equivalent is desirable
Why Join?
Long-term opportunity within a nationally significant infrastructure investment programme
Exposure to a broad and diverse portfolio of civil engineering and utility projects
Genuine opportunity to influence delivery and progress your career within a growing team
Supportive and collaborative working environment with a focus on development and continuous improvement
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement. Diverse perspectives strengthen teams and help deliver better outcomes.
