Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Location: Northampton
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 starting salary + package
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water / Utilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor based in Northampton, working across water, utilities and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of long-term work and opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.

Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and cost reports.

Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and variations.

Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, payments and final accounts.

Prepare applications for payment and monitor project profitability.

Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Monitor budgets, project expenditure and financial performance.

Support commercial negotiations and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to progress.

Background in civil engineering, water, utilities or major infrastructure.

Good working knowledge of NEC contracts.

Experience in subcontractor management, cost reporting and commercial administration.

Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience.

What's on Offer?

Starting salary between £40,000 and £55,000.

Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor.

Long-term pipeline of water and infrastructure projects.

Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure schemes.

Interested in finding out more?

Please get in touch or send over your CV for a confidential discussion