Quantity Surveyor – Water

🌊 Quantity Surveyor – Civils (Water Projects) | NEC Experience
📍 Location: Reading, Bracknell, Swindon
💼 Contract Type: Inside IR35
💰 Rate – £475 – depending on references
🕒 Start Date: 18/8/2025

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor with strong civils experience to join our team on a major water infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise working on civil engineering projects within the water sector and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.

You will play a key role in managing project costs, ensuring value for money, and delivering high-quality commercial support across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of a water infrastructure project.

• Prepare and manage cost plans, forecasts, and reports.

• Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC (New Engineering Contract) standards.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and cost control.

• Assess subcontractor applications and variations.

• Support the project delivery team with risk management and procurement strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civils projects, ideally within the water or utilities sector.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (preferably NEC3/4).

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

• [Chartered status with RICS or working towards it – optional