Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Chatham, Kent | £50,000 - £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects for Southern Water across Kent.
Based in Chatham, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of projects across the region, working closely with operational teams to ensure effective cost control, financial reporting and contractual management. The level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with opportunities for both an established QS and an experienced Senior QS.
This is a good opportunity to join an established infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term investment in the water sector.
The Role
- Taking commercial responsibility for projects or work packages, 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 commercial and contractual advice to project managers and operational teams.
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to optimise project delivery and profitability.
- Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve commercial issues.
- Ensuring commercial and contractual processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
- For Senior QS candidates, there will also be opportunities to take ownership of larger work packages, lead commercial reviews and provide support and guidance to junior members of the team.
About You
- Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
- Experience managing the commercial delivery of infrastructure, civil engineering or utilities projects.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
- RICS qualified or working towards your APC.
- Experience managing project costs, subcontract procurement and commercial reporting.
- A good understanding of standard forms of construction contracts.
- The ability to communicate effectively with operational teams, clients and the supply chain.
- Experience within the water or wider utilities sector would be advantageous, as would familiarity with NEC contracts.
The Package
- £50,000 - £70,000 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 work through the CMDP framework, this is an opportunity to develop your experience across a diverse range of water and wastewater projects while taking ownership of your own commercial responsibilities. My client can also offer excellent long-term career prospects and the support of a friendly and experienced team.
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