Quantity Surveyor – Civils

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor in our Birmingham team, you will manage the commercial performance of water infrastructure projects within the Severn Trent Water framework. You will collaborate with operational and commercial colleagues to deliver profitable projects and maintain strong client and supply-chain relationships. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for career development. You will work on high-impact AMP8 programmes, shaping commercial processes and risk management. This is a collaborative, growth-focused opportunity with a respected contractor.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (1 day remote per week)
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Reward and recognition scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from inception to final account
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Administer subcontractor accounts, payments and variations
• Produce cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Support procurement activities and subcontract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and commercial procedures
• Collaborate with delivery teams to drive commercial performance
• Manage compensation events, change control and contractual correspondence
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and supply chain partners

Key requirements

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Experience as Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor in water, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Sound working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Relationship building
• NEC contract knowledge
• Cost management
• Procurement support and subcontract negotiation

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