Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector | Southampton £50,000-£60,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + Package Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the water sector? A leading infrastructure contractor delivering long-term frameworks with a major water supplier on the South Coast is seeking a commercially astute QS to join their team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects valued between £5m and £40m across the region. The opportunities is offering long-term job security, structured career progression, and exposure to a major UK utility framework. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the end to end commercial management of key projects local to Southampton. This will include upgrades to waste water treatment works, pumping stations and various water storage sites across the region. Working within an established commercial team, you'll support project delivery from procurement through to final account. Key Responsibilities Full commercial management of water infrastructure projects Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and administration Preparation of cost plans, valuations, and financial reporting Managing variations, change control, and compensation events Supporting monthly CVR reporting and forecasting Ensuring compliance with NEC contract terms Building strong relationships with internal teams and client representatives Requirements Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering Water sector experience would be highly desirable although not essential Strong understanding of NEC contracts Commercially astute with strong analytical capability Effective communicator with a collaborative approach Salary & Benefits £50,000 - £60,000 base salary £4,800 car allowance Competitive benefits package (pension, holiday, bonus potential) Long-term framework security with a leading contractor Clear progression opportunities with realistic goals so you know what you need to do to take your career forward Realistic work life balance with hybrid working Why Apply? Join a leading infrastructure contractor in the water sector Work on long-term frameworks with Thames Water Develop your career in a recession-resilient utilities market Be part of a growing team delivering critical UK infrastructure in Southampton If you're a Quantity Surveyor in the water sector or looking to transition into utilities or infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a role with long-term stability and career growth. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website