Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. n \nWe help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. n \nThis role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.\n \nWe're looking for an experienced commercial professional to lead valuations, contract administration and change management across a portfolio of projects. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide commercial guidance, manage disputes and support robust cashflow, certification and payment processes.\n \n A key part of the role will be driving commercial performance through effective cost and value management. You'll oversee commercial reporting, CVRs, WIP, accruals and forecasting, ensuring alignment between project costs, contract value and margin performance. You'll also manage subcontract administration, build strong supply chain relationships and identify opportunities to maximise commercial recovery across your projects.\n \n As a senior member of the team, you'll promote best practice, support monthly reporting and provide leadership and development to commercial colleagues. You'll maintain accurate records, contractual notices and risk registers, ensuring compliance and strong governance while providing valuable insight into project risks, opportunities and overall performance.\n What you'll bring \n \n Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or infrastructure sector. \n Strong understanding of commercial processes, cost management and contract administration. \n Strong numerical, analytical and financial reporting skills. \n Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems. \n Ability to identify, manage and escalate commercial risks and opportunities. \n Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence to challenge when required. \n Desirable: previous experience working with Thames Water / water utility companies \n What's in it for you? \n \n Contributory pension scheme \n Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year \n Employee assistance programme \n My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts \n Life assurance \n Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes \n Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave \n Reward and recognition scheme \n Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us! \n \n Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from \n My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme \n Private health care - family cover \n Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! \n 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n Discretionary bonus scheme \n About us \n \nWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.\n \nOur values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. n \n We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet \n We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expecta
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Surveyor - Cost Management Manager in Reigate, Surrey employer: M Group
As an Engineer Project with us, you'll join a company that prioritises your growth and development at every career stage. Our supportive work culture fosters strong client relationships while providing you with a fully equipped service van and access to extensive training opportunities, ensuring you can excel in delivering essential infrastructure across the UK. With a commitment to employee well-being, we offer a range of benefits including a matched pension scheme, generous leave, and a focus on inclusion, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
