Senior Quantity Surveyor – East London

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor role in a leading design-and-build provider in the UK Water Sector. You will manage commercial activities for complex infrastructure projects and work with cross-functional teams to control costs and deliver value. The role emphasizes client relationships, contract administration, and Subcontractor management within long-term framework projects. This is a role that supports professional development and contributes to major water sector programmes.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• hybrid working
• car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + 5 extra
• pension scheme
• health insurance

Responsibilities

• Own quantity surveying activities for project delivery and commercial management
• Collaborate with design, construction, and supply chain teams to control project costs
• Maintain client relationships to meet business and project needs
• Administer main contracts, issue notices and communications per obligations
• Prepare and review subcontract documentation
• Support subcontractor performance throughout the lifecycle
• Lead applications for payment and ensure timely certification
• Produce cost reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Mentor junior commercial staff
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay updated on sector developments
• Represent the department professionally with stakeholders
• Comply with confidentiality requirements

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent
• Experience managing projects in excess of 5m
• Procurement of large value packages
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3 or IChemE

• Relationship-building with clients
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Clear and constructive feedback
• Contract administration
• Subcontract documentation and administration
• Applications for payment and certification

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