Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our tier one Water contractor client is seeking several Senior Quantity Surveyors to support on Thames Water framework clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across London on a permanent basis with hybrid working considered.

Projects will include but not be limited to working on: water main replacements, truck mains, pumping stations, sewer rehab, wastewater network improvements, pipeline renewals and other capital works.

London office locations include: Rickmansworth and Sidcup - hybrid working will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective management of valuations, contract administration and cost control across multiple projects.
• You will produce accurate contract-compliant valuations and applications, monitor certifications, payments and cash receipts, and manage contractual notices and correspondence.
• You will also review valuation quality, resolve disputes and non-compliance issues, and provide guidance to junior colleagues to ensure high standards of commercial delivery.
• You'll play a key role in managing cost and financial performance, validating financial data, maintaining accurate accruals and supporting margin improvement.
• Working closely with supply chain partners, subcontractors and project teams, you will oversee subcontract administration, support cost planning activities, and contribute to risk and opportunity assessments.
• You'll ensure reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with company requirements, helping to drive informed commercial decision-making.
• The successful candidate will maintain accurate commercial records, registers and supporting documentation while producing cashflow, cost/value and revenue forecasts.
• You will prepare and present regular CVR reports, monitor KPI and SLA performance, and provide insight into project risks, opportunities and trends.
• Someone who takes ownership of their performance, works collaboratively, embraces feedback, demonstrates strong organisational skills

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost management processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and financial management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
• Experience of subcontract administration and supply chain management.
• Ability to identify, assess and escalate commercial risks and issues.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across operational, finance and procurement teams.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience); professional membership or working towards RICS/CICES is desirable.

Benefits

• Basic salary circa £65-75k
• Contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• Salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care - family cover
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme