Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Industry
Join RPS as a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major long‑term water industry projects across the UK.
About the Team
RPS Water Consulting combines engineering, modelling and data analytics to deliver asset management and operational strategy for water sector clients. Working on flagship AMP8/AMP9 programmes, you’ll shape delivery for the next 20 years.
About You
You are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with technical and commercial expertise in wastewater infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary water experts on capital delivery projects, driving innovation and delivering value to clients.
Your Responsibilities
* Support the team to achieve high client satisfaction and project outcomes.
* Demonstrate strong technical capability and commercial understanding of cost and value drivers.
* Capture and share knowledge, driving service innovation and continually improving cost control.
* Communicate with excellence, maintaining a professional outlook.
* Provide high‑quality quantity surveying and cost control services across relevant sectors.
* Travel to multiple sites as required by the client.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Lead sourcing and contracting solutions, including tender pack development and award.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates, negotiate and analyse tender and contract costs.
* Monitor contractor and supplier performance, implementing cost‑saving strategies.
* Certify progress payments and manage claims, variations, and change orders.
* Maintain accurate project financial records, contracts and correspondence.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
* Valid driving licence.
* ICS Chartered status or willingness to work towards chartership.
What’s in it for you
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career. You’ll be supported to grow and achieve excellence.
Why RPS
RPS values flexibility, collaboration and social connection, offering hybrid working and a supportive culture that balances client needs with employee wellbeing.
What happens next
If you’re a good match, we will contact you to arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Recruitment Agencies
We work with a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Refer to the RPS careers page for further information.
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