Quantity Surveyor Job Southampton area,England UK,Engineering

Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector | Southampton

£50,000-£60,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + Package

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the water sector? A leading infrastructure contractor delivering long‑term frameworks with a major water supplier on the South Coast is seeking a commercially astute QS to join their team in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects valued between £5m and £40m across the region. It offers long‑term job security, structured career progression, and exposure to a major UK utility framework.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end commercial management of key projects local to Southampton. This will include upgrades to wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and various water storage sites across the region. Working within an established commercial team, you’ll support project delivery from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Full commercial management of water infrastructure projects
Subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration
Preparation of cost plans, valuations and financial reporting
Managing variations, change control and compensation events
Supporting monthly CVR reporting and forecasting
Ensuring compliance with NEC contract terms
Building strong relationships with internal teams and client representatives

Requirements

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering
Water sector experience highly desirable although not essential
Strong understanding of NEC contracts
Commercially astute with strong analytical capability
Effective communicator with a collaborative approach

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 - £60,000 base salary
£4,800 car allowance
Competitive benefits package (pension, holiday, bonus potential)
Long‑term framework security with a leading contractor
Clear progression opportunities with realistic goals to advance your career
Realistic work‑life balance with hybrid working

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