Quantity Surveyor | Water Sector
Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Flexible Hybrid)
Our client in the water sector is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support commercial operations across a range of infrastructure and operational projects. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in cost management, financial reporting, and commercial governance within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Maidstone office.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce regular cost and revenue reports to support financial oversight
- Maintain accurate daily work records and commercial documentation
- Prepare and manage Schedule of Rates pricing
- Reconcile subcontractor accounts and prepare payment certificates
- Support valuations, cost tracking and commercial forecasting
- Liaise with operational and planning teams to monitor progress and scope
- Price completed works across high-volume operational activities
- Identify potential commercial risks and support mitigation actions
- Contribute to efficient and sustainable delivery practices
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience within utilities
- Strong Excel capability, including confident data handling and analysis
- Effective communicator with strong problem‑solving ability
- Experience with subcontractor management through to final account
- Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial but not essential
- Ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively
If you’re a proactive, commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking for a long‑term opportunity within the water sector, we’d love to hear from you.
