Quantity Surveyor - civil's experience only
£45,000 £55,000 plus electric car or car allowance
Lenham, Kent
We do what we say. Thats why our client needs people like you individuals who take pride in delivering on commitments, with a strong focus on cost control and profitability.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing commercial team, working on water and infrastructure engineering projects across Kent.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to Capital and Operational Expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) budgets and develop an understanding of Total Expenditure (TOTEX) and its increasing importance in the utilities sector.
Youll play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of major infrastructure projects enabling investment in innovative technologies and helping to deliver sustainable, carbon-positive solutions that benefit future generations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generate weekly revenue and cost reports
* Manage submissions of daily completed jobs
* Produce and maintain Schedule of Rates documentation
* Reconcile subcontractor costs and prepare payment certificates
* Liaise with operations and planning teams to monitor progress and scope changes
* Review project performance to ensure targets are met
* Price completed works for high-volume, low-value projects
* Develop strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders
* Analyse weekly and monthly cost and revenue data
About You
You are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in utilities, civil, or mechanical engineering, ideally within the water industry. Youll have experience managing high-volume, low-value works, a good understanding of NEC contracts, and confidence in subcontractor management.
Youre proactive, solutions-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
Requirements:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
* Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (with commercial management experience)
About Our Client
Our client is one of the UKs leading family-owned construction and engineering businesses. They deliver essential services that provide clean water, energy, and sustainable infrastructure to millions of homes and businesses nationwide.
They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and the wellbeing of their people working every day to make life better for growing communities.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£45,000 £55,000)
* Pension and private healthcare
* 2426 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Employee discounts at major retailers (e.g., Tesco, Sainsburys, Currys, Vue Cinemas)
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
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