At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial aspects of major infrastructure projects from design to completion.
- Company: Leading infrastructure and construction business with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, long-term projects, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Immediate start with potential for temp-to-perm transition.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make an impact on high-value projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial roles within utilities or civil engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading infrastructure and construction business delivering major projects within the water and utilities sector. With a strong order book and projects secured for the long term, the organisation offers stability, clear progression routes and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing environment on complex, multidisciplinary schemes.
You will take full commercial responsibility for a defined section of a major infrastructure project, supporting delivery across a complex and evolving scheme from early design through to completion.
This role will involve end-to-end commercial management, including procurement, subcontract administration, cost control and final accounts. You will play a key role in managing risk and opportunity, while contributing to key reporting processes such as cashflow forecasting, CVR and financial forecasting.
Working closely with delivery teams, you will provide commercial input during design development to ensure cost certainty and effective risk management across the project lifecycle.
This opportunity is available at both Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with significant exposure to a long-term programme of works extending into later years. The role is site-based five days per week, with an immediate start available and planned mobilisation later in the year. There is also strong potential for a temporary position to transition into a permanent role.
- Demonstrable experience in a commercial role within utilities, water or civil engineering
- Previous experience working for a main contractor
- Ability to manage risk, change and commercial performance across a project lifecycle
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders
Day rate up to £550 per day (Inside IR35). Competitive Salary if offered Temp-to-Perm. Long-term project pipeline with works secured for multiple years. Opportunity to gain experience on large-scale, high-value infrastructure projects. Clear pathway for career progression into senior commercial roles. Potential to move from a temporary position into a permanent role.
Senior Project Surveyor/ Quantity Surveyor in Luton employer: Hays
As a leading infrastructure and construction business, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that offers stability and clear progression routes for our employees. Our collaborative and high-performing work culture fosters professional growth, allowing you to take full commercial responsibility on complex projects while enjoying the benefits of a long-term programme of works in Luton. With competitive pay and the potential for a temporary position to transition into a permanent role, we provide a meaningful and rewarding environment for Quantity Surveyors and Senior QS's alike.
