Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Guildford, Surrey | -50,000 - -60,000 + -5,000 Car Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major capital projects framework for Thames Water.

Based from an office in Guildford, you''ll be involved in a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects across the region, typically valued between -2m and -20m. Working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and operational teams, you''ll take commercial responsibility for a number of projects, ensuring effective cost control, financial reporting and contractual management throughout their lifecycle.

This is a good opportunity to join an established infrastructure business with a substantial programme of work and a long-term pipeline of projects.

The Role
Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, managing their financial performance from inception through to completion.
• Preparing applications for payment, valuations and monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Managing cost control, forecasting and reporting, including project value, costs, profitability and cash flow.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, including preparing enquiries, negotiating terms and placing subcontract orders.
• Maintaining effective supply chain relationships and monitoring subcontractor performance.
• Managing contractual notifications, change control and associated project documentation.
• Providing contractual and commercial advice to operational teams.
• Supporting risk and value management initiatives to optimise project delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve commercial issues.
• Ensuring commercial and contractual processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

About You
You''ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• RICS qualified or currently working towards your APC.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontract procurement and commercial reporting.
• A good understanding of standard forms of construction contracts.

Experience within the water or wider utilities sector would be advantageous, as would familiarity with NEC and/or IChemE contracts.

The Package

• -50,000 - -60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• -5,000 car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contributions.
• Private healthcare.

The Opportunity
You''ll be joining an established infrastructure contractor with a significant presence in the UK water sector, delivering long-term capital investment programmes through a combination of frameworks, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

With a strong pipeline of projects and an established commercial function, this is an opportunity to develop your experience across a diverse range of infrastructure schemes while taking ownership of your own projects. My client can also offer excellent long term career prospects and the support of a friendly and experienced team.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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