Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; Wanlip; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Wanlip site, offering hybrid working options. The role involves managing projects, liaising with various teams to control costs, and ensuring contractual compliance. Candidates should have a background in the water sector, hold a relevant degree, and ideally be chartered. Experience in utilities and civil engineering is essential, along with a proactive approach to team development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previously worked within a Water Sector.
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and work packages effectively.
• Liaise with design, construction, and supply chain teams.
• Manage the contract ensuring all notices and correspondence are properly handled.
• Prepare project cost & value reports.

Skills

Water Sector experience

Cost analysis

Contract management

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered membership in a recognised institution

Tools

NEC3

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Wanlip Site with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

Qualifications

• Essential: Previously Worked within a Water Sector
• Degree or equivalent
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3 Experience
• Desirable: Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team