Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Location: Hertfordshire

Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEICA / Water

Location:

Hertfordshire
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Package
Employment:
Permanent
Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering MEICA and water infrastructure projects across the region.

This is a site-based commercial role working closely with the project, engineering and operational teams to manage the commercial delivery of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation packages.

The role would suit an SQS with a strong background in water, wastewater, utilities or MEICA projects who is comfortable managing projects commercially from procurement through to final account.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Commercial management of MEICA packages and projects
Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and appointments
Preparing and managing subcontractor accounts
Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management
Applications for payment and valuations
Managing variations and change control
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
Supporting project teams with contractual and commercial matters
Working under NEC contracts
Managing project costs through delivery to final account
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider commercial team
Ensuring projects deliver against agreed commercial targets

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor
A background within civil engineering, water, utilities or MEICA
Experience commercially managing mechanical and/or electrical packages
Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure would be highly advantageous
Strong understanding of NEC contracts
Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain
Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting experience
HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

Experience on water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, process infrastructure or other MEICA-heavy projects would be particularly relevant.

Package

£55,000 - £75,000 basic salary
Additional company benefits/package
Permanent position
Long-term pipeline of infrastructure work
Career progression within an established civil engineering contractor

This is a 5-day-per-week site-based position in Hertfordshire, so candidates must be comfortable working on site full-time.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential call