Overview
Job Post: Experienced Quantity Surveyor (Water Sector)
Location: Cheshire
Salary: £70 - 80kpa + Vehicle
Due to hiring urgency, sponsorship is not available for this opportunity
Are you a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with a background in the water sector?
A unique opportunity awaits you to join a rapidly expanding infrastructure engineering firm that is leading the market in the utilities, digital, and energy sectors.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quantity Surveyor to take on a pivotal role within our client\'s growing water division. You will be responsible for managing all cost and contractual aspects of key projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a chance to apply your strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and exceptional communication skills to a role that will be essential in helping our client meet and exceed project expectations.
Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate cost estimates and develop detailed project budgets.
* Monitor project costs and identify areas for optimisation.
* Manage the tendering process, including preparing documents and negotiating contracts.
* Source materials and services from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring competitiveness.
* Administer contracts, including preparing variations and claims, and ensuring compliance.
* Implement cost control measures and track project expenditure.
* Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for stakeholders.
* Measure and quantify construction work for interim and final payments.
* Identify and assess project risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective risk management.
Qualifications
* A Bachelor\'s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in water/wastewater projects.
* Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and cost management principles.
* Proficiency in quantity surveying software and the Microsoft Office suite.
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Preferred: Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS/CICES) or working towards it.
About Our Client
Our growing client is a leader in end-to-end infrastructure engineering. They specialise in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements across the utilities, digital, and energy markets. Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, water, and telecoms clients, they are looking for the very best talent to join their team. This is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of infrastructure in the UK.
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