Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Contract: Long term contract opportunity
Salary: Daily rate with Outside IR35 considered
This is an opportunity to join the commercial team delivering a high-profile, multi-year framework that will strengthen water resilience and improve environmental outcomes across the Thames Valley.
You’ll be part of a collaborative delivery environment, working on complex, high-value schemes from early works through to completion, with direct visibility across senior decision-making and project governance.
The Role
* Manage all commercial aspects of a major water infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial objectives.
* Oversee cost management, change control, valuations, and payment applications in line with NEC3/4 requirements.
* Prepare and present accurate financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and planners to ensure commercial decisions are informed by programme and delivery realities.
* Lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to optimise value and manage risk.
* Champion best practice in commercial governance, ensuring transparency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (or similar) on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally within the water, utilities, civils, or related sectors.
* Skilled in cost forecasting, budget management, and commercial reporting.
* Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, clients, and supply chain partners.
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, balancing site presence with office-based tasks.
What’s in it for You?
* Play a pivotal role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant water infrastructure schemes.
* Join a high-performing commercial team with a strong pipeline of future projects.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Hybrid working (2–3 days on site or in the project office).
* Long term - Outside IR35 contract
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly influence the success of a nationally significant project, we’d love to hear from you.