We are strengthening our Commercial team and are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of a major water infrastructure project at Wigan WwTW. This is an opportunity to take commercial ownership of significant project and work packages in a complex, highly collaborative delivery environment.
The role
Site-based reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the quantity surveying duties associated with a major project. You will provide robust commercial management, work closely with the client and project teams, and help ensure that cost, value and contractual obligations are controlled effectively.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the quantity surveying activities for allocated projects and work packages.
- Work closely with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost.
- Collaborate with the client to understand and meet business and project requirements.
- Administer the main contract, ensuring that contractual notices and correspondence are identified, prepared and issued when required.
- Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
- Support the management and performance of subcontractors.
- Manage the preparation, submission and agreement of applications for payment.
- Prepare accurate project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts.
- Support the management, mentoring and development of junior commercial team members.
What you will bring
- Strong quantity surveying and commercial management experience, ideally gained on major infrastructure, utilities or water-sector projects.
- Sound knowledge of main contract and subcontract administration, including notices, correspondence, payments and commercial reporting.
- The ability to build constructive relationships with clients, delivery teams and supply chain partners.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with clear communication and sound commercial judgement.
- A commitment to professional development and keeping current with industry change and innovation.
- The ability to represent the Commercial team and MWH Treatment professionally, positively and with appropriate confidentiality.
- Flexibility to undertake reasonable duties, training or working hours consistent with the seniority of the role.
Make an impact
Join a major project where your commercial leadership will directly support the delivery of critical water infrastructure. If you are ready to take ownership, influence project outcomes and help develop the next generation of commercial talent, we would like to hear from you.
EssentialDegree or equivalentWorking towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institutionExperience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectorsNEC3 ExperienceDesirableExperience of managing and developing an individual or small team
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Senior Quantity Surveyor in Wigan employer: MWH Treatment Limited
MWH Treatment Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Maple Lodge location in Rickmansworth. We prioritise employee growth through continuous professional development and provide hybrid working options to promote work-life balance. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and ensures that our team members are engaged in meaningful projects that contribute to sustainable water and wastewater solutions.
