| Location | Kent, United Kingdom |
| Category | Civil Engineering |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | £52K - £56K + Package + Bonus |
Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor Jobs – Water & Utilities | NEC3 / NEC4 | Infrastructure
We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major water, wastewater, utilities and MEICA projects across the UK.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Senior QS / Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercially complex infrastructure schemes, working on long-term secured frameworks with clear progression into senior commercial leadership roles.
The Role
You will take full commercial responsibility for water and utilities projects from award through to final account, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, and strong financial performance.
Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will support successful project delivery across multiple schemes while managing risk, change and commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial management and cost control across infrastructure projects
Prepare valuations and applications for payment
Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, variations and final accounts
Produce CVRs, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow analysis
Administer change control, compensation events and variations under NEC3 / NEC4
Monitor budgets, risk and commercial performance
Provide commercial support to operational and project teams
Lead client and subcontractor commercial meetings
Support dispute avoidance and resolution
Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and support team development
Oversee commercial close-out and final account agreement
Requirements
5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS / Project QS / Commercial Manager
Strong background in water, utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction
Solid NEC3 / NEC4 contract experience
Strong cost reporting, forecasting and CVR knowledge
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred
About the Company
A well-established engineering and infrastructure contractor operating across the UK water sector, delivering MEICA, civil engineering and utilities projects for major frameworks.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business offers excellent long-term progression into Commercial Manager and senior leadership roles.
Benefits
Competitive salary + package
Car allowance / vehicle
Hybrid working options
Bonus scheme
Strong pipeline of secured work
Clear progression opportunities
Training and development support
Diversity & Inclusion
Intersect Global is committed to equal opportunities and building inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.
We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major water, wastewater, utilities and MEICA projects across the UK.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Senior QS / Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercially complex infrastructure schemes, working on long-term secured frameworks with clear progression into senior commercial leadership roles.
The Role
You will take full commercial responsibility for water and utilities projects from award through to final account, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, and strong financial performance.
Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will support successful project delivery across multiple schemes while managing risk, change and commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial management and cost control across infrastructure projects
Prepare valuations and applications for payment
Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, variations and final accounts
Produce CVRs, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow analysis
Administer change control, compensation events and variations under NEC3 / NEC4
Monitor budgets, risk and commercial performance
Provide commercial support to operational and project teams
Lead client and subcontractor commercial meetings
Support dispute avoidance and resolution
Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and support team development
Oversee commercial close-out and final account agreement
Requirements
5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS / Project QS / Commercial Manager
Strong background in water, utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction
Solid NEC3 / NEC4 contract experience
Strong cost reporting, forecasting and CVR knowledge
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred
About the Company
A well-established engineering and infrastructure contractor operating across the UK water sector, delivering MEICA, civil engineering and utilities projects for major frameworks.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business offers excellent long-term progression into Commercial Manager and senior leadership roles.
Benefits
Competitive salary + package
Car allowance / vehicle
Hybrid working options
Bonus scheme
Strong pipeline of secured work
Clear progression opportunities
Training and development support
Diversity & Inclusion
Intersect Global is committed to equal opportunities and building inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.
