In brief
This senior quantity surveyor role oversees the commercial lifecycle of MEICA and M&E projects within the water sector. The work involves managing project costs, procurement, and contract administration to ensure successful financial delivery across major infrastructure frameworks.
Best for
Quantity surveyors with experience in construction or engineering infrastructure projects.
Non-negotiable
Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract required.
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying
Clearly required in the listing
NEC contract management
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial awareness
Clearly required in the listing
Cost management
Clearly required in the listing
Subcontract management
Strongly implied by the listing
Mentoring
Strongly implied by the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Microsoft Office
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Water industry experience
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial project delivery
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare valuations and measurements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Procure subcontract packages
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project performance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Identify commercial risks
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce commercial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure contract compliance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Mentor commercial staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“…sure compliance with NEC contracts and commercial procedures Mentor and support Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team Qualifications & Experience for Senior Quantity Surveyor Pre…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Industry MEICA | M&E | Water | Engineering A leading MEICA / M&E contractor delivering major upgrades within the water industry is looking for Senior Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team in Kent. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from tender award through to final account, ensuring successful financial delivery while supporting project teams, clients, and the wider supply chain. If you have experience delivering construction or engineering projects under NEC contracts, this is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework with clear career progression. Why Apply? Clear routes for career progression Hybrid working options for flexibility Long-term secured work through major framework agreements Opportunity to work on a range of interesting projects Duties for Senior Quantity Surveyor Manage the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account Prepare and agree valuations, variations, and measurements Procure and manage subcontract packages, including tender enquiries and negotiations Monitor project costs, forecasts, cash flow, and commercial performance Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and change control Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial reporting Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and commercial procedures Mentor and support Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team Qualifications & Experience for Senior Quantity Surveyor Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, utilities, infrastructure, or engineering Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract Good commercial awareness and cost management skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications Experience within the water industry is advantageous but not essential GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and Engineering professionals across the UK water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and process engineering sectors, including MEICA, M&E, civil engineering, WTW, WWTW, AMP7, and AMP8 framework projects
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