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