Water jobs in United Kingdom

Location: South Wales

Contract Type: Permanent

Across the infrastructure sector, there's a constant need not just to maintain, but to renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, this is a great opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real impact. You'll be helping to deliver essential infrastructure services that improve lives all within a safety‑first, client‑focused environment that values collaboration, innovation, and respect.

You’ll join a team supporting clients in safeguarding the water supply, improving environmental performance, and managing demand for future generations. The focus is on enhancing and extending asset life while ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. This position sits within the Water and Wastewater Capital Projects team, delivering major programmes that keep vital infrastructure resilient and sustainable for the long term.

• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple water infrastructure projects
• Manage commercial risk, procurement strategy, and contract negotiations (NEC / JCT)
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure targets are achieved
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and client teams to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and delivery
• Support the development of commercial frameworks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with client, environmental, and regulatory standards, including AMP targets

• Extensive experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within the water or utilities sector
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and public sector procurement
• Proven experience managing large‑scale, complex infrastructure projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (RICS or equivalent chartership preferred)

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service and employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal with access to thousands of retail discounts
• Life assurance and health cash plan (dental, eyecare, physiotherapy, and more)
• Cycle‑to‑work, salary finance, and charity giving schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• car and fuel card (EV/hybrid options available)
• Optional EV/hybrid salary sacrifice scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a Friend referral rewards

They are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. They are proud to support people from all backgrounds, including veterans and those building their careers through apprenticeships, training, or professional development programmes.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction