Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Water

Location:

Derby
Salary:
Up to £60,000 + package
Working Pattern: 3 days per week office/site based

Ganymede Solutions are working in partnership with a leading organisation to recruit Quantity Surveyors to support a major long-term investment programme within the UK water sector.

The successful candidates will be seconded into Severn Trent, joining an established client-side commercial team responsible for supporting the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital works across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a client-side environment while gaining exposure to one of the UK's largest water infrastructure programmes.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial and contractual support across a portfolio of projects, working closely with Project Managers, contractors and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the commercial and contractual management of projects under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
Cost control, forecasting and budget management
Assessment of contractor applications and payment valuations
Supporting Project Managers with payment certification
Management and assessment of compensation events and project change
Reviewing Defined Cost and maintaining accurate commercial records
Supporting procurement and tender evaluation
Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk
Monitoring project performance and producing commercial reporting
Supporting the resolution of contractual issues and claims
Assisting with final account negotiation and settlement
Developing effective relationships with contractors, delivery teams and key stakeholders

About You

We are looking for Quantity Surveyors with experience working within infrastructure, utilities or another major construction environment.

You will ideally have:

Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
Good knowledge of cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting

Experience with valuations, change management and compensation events
Understanding of procurement and final accounts

Experience with in Water, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Rail or another infrastructure environment
A degree or equivalent qualification within Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers and contractors
Previous water sector or client-side experience would be beneficial, although candidates with strong transferable infrastructure experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £60,000, dependent on experience
Competitive benefits package
Long-term position supporting a major UK water infrastructure programme
Direct exposure to Severn Trent's capital delivery programme
Opportunity to develop your client-side commercial experience
Long-term career development and progression
Positions available in Derby and Coventry
Hybrid working with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office/on site

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a major infrastructure programme, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to  or contact Jordan Lee on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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