Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water / Civil Engineering
An experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to support the delivery of water and utilities-focused civil engineering projects based from St Albans. Projects range from £200k to £10m+, delivered under NEC contracts within a self-delivery model.
You will provide hands-on commercial management across live projects, working closely with delivery teams to ensure strong cost control, accurate forecasting and effective risk management.
Key Responsibilities
* Monthly CVRs, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Cost control and commercial planning across multiple projects
* Preparation and submission of applications for payment to final account
* Subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuation and financial management
* Management of NEC contracts, including cost reimbursable and target cost
* Administration of change control and compensation events
* Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
* Ensuring compliance with internal commercial processes
About You
Essential
* HND / HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
* Working towards RICS membership
* Proven civil engineering experience, ideally within water or utilities
* Strong NEC contract experience (cost reimbursable and target cost)
* Experience working for a self-delivery contractor
* Confident producing CVRs, forecasts and cost analysis
* Structured and progressive career history
* Strong IT, numerical and communication skills
Desirable
* Experience on water or utilities frameworks
* CSCS card
* Estimating experience
Package & Benefits
* Salary £60,000 - £75,000
* Company pension and life assurance
* Private medical insurance
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
* Company car, car allowance or green car scheme (role dependent)
* Flexible benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing professional development and RICS support
Apply now if you are a Quantity Surveyor with strong water or civil engineering experience, seeking a long-term role with clear progression and a stable workload based in St Albans.
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