Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Lead / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Sector
Long-Term Contract
Based in Durham & North East Sites

A leading infrastructure and engineering delivery partner is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Lead / Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major programme of works within the UK water industry.

This position would suit an individual operating at Senior QS level who is ready to step into a broader commercial leadership role, or an experienced Commercial Manager seeking a hands-on delivery-focused position.

The Role

Working within an established project and commercial team, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of water infrastructure projects delivered under long-term framework agreements.

You will play a key role in:

• Managing project commercial performance from pre-construction through delivery
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement and account management
• Managing applications, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Supporting commercial reporting, forecasting, and cost control
• Providing commercial support to operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
• Supporting contractual matters under NEC forms of contract

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience within the water sector is essential
• Background as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within utilities, civils, or infrastructure
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and framework environments
• Ability to manage projects autonomously while working remotely
• Strong stakeholder communication and negotiation skills
• Experience supporting operational delivery teams in a fast-paced environment

Role Details

• Long-term contract opportunity
• Competitive day rate available
• Flexible remote working arrangement
• Occasional travel to Durham and North East project locations
• Immediate or short-notice availability preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme of works with a highly regarded delivery partner operating within the UK water sector.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply with an updated CV.