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Quantity Surveyor - Utilities; Temp-to-Perm

Job in East Sussex, Lewes District, East Sussex, BN7 3FD, England, UK
Listing for: Hays Construction and Property
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 400 GBP Daily GBP 400.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quantity Surveyor - Utilities (Temp-to-Perm)
Location: East Sussex

Your new companyI'm working with a Tier 1 Contractor delivering major projects across the utilities and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term frameworks secured, the organisation is continuing to grow its commercial team and is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of the utilities projects. Working within a collaborative commercial team, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially successfully.
Your new role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of a portfolio of infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and managing applications for payment
Cost reporting, forecasting and CVR production
Subcontract procurement and account management
Managing variations and change control processes
Reviewing and administering contracts
Supporting compensation event and commercial change processes
Managing cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting
Working closely with operational teams to maximise value and minimise risk
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Supporting project delivery across multiple sites where required

This role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week.
What you'll need to succeed

Quantity Surveying experience within utilities, nuclear, aviation, environmental or M&E
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar role
Willing to go Permanent
White CSCS Card or relevant professional qualification
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports
Experience managing subcontractor accounts and applications for payment
Good understanding of NEC contracts
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What you'll get in return

Opportunity to work on long-term frameworks
Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment
Excellent career development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement
Long-term career stability within a growing business
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Additional Information / Benefits
£400/day (Inside IR35)
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