Quantity Surveyor

Infrastructure Gateway Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water industry firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its Commercial team. This role involves providing proactive contractual support across civil engineering projects, managing financial processes, and ensuring strong client relationships. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role and a relevant qualification. The company offers extensive benefits, including family-friendly leave, health and wellbeing programs, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing career development opportunities

Annual salary review and awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role in civil engineering or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of cost control and forecasting processes.
• Good awareness of health and safety in a site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with cost control and forecasting.
• Provide contract administration and commercial support.
• Manage change control and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract administration

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Professional membership (RICS, CICES, ICES)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning.IGLis part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd is looking for an experiencedQuantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. You’ll provide proactive commercial and contractual support across civil engineering and utility projects, helping to maximise value, manage risk and maintain strong financial control from tender stage through to final account.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with project delivery teams, clients and the supply chain, playing a key role in the commercial success of our projects.

The Role:

• Support project teams with cost control, forecasting, cash management and accurate commercial reporting
• Provide contract administration and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage change control including early warnings, compensation events and variations
• Lead and contribute to cost-to-complete reviews and budget management
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including interim valuations and final accounts
• Prepare and support claims and variation submissions with robust commercial records
• Produce accurate monthly commercial reports, including cashflow forecasts and provisions
• Support tendering and bids with pricing and commercial input when required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Promote best practice, governance, health & safety and continuous improvement

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or utilities
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting and cost-to-complete processes
• knowledge of contract administration and change management (NEC/JCT desirable)
• Experience managing subcontractors and negotiating final accounts
• Confident producing commercial reports and maintaining accurate recordsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good awareness of health, safety and wellbeing in a site-based environment

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or equivalent experience
• Professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, CICES or ICES is desirable
• Competent IT skills, including MS Excel and commercial systems

What you’ll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover (role dependant)and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
  Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities
  Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)

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