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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Estimator & Quantity Surveyor Opportunities – Civil Engineering (Water Sector)
Locations: Thames Valley (Reading), St Albans, North/West London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40–42.5 hours/week)
Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 (depending on role and experience)
Start Dates: From July 2024 onwards
We are recruiting for experienced Estimators and Quantity Surveyors to join a leading civil engineering contractor working on key infrastructure frameworks across the UK water sector. These roles offer the chance to contribute to high-profile, technically challenging projects that include pipelines, tunnelling, MEICA, and general civils within a long-established, directly delivering Tier 1 contractor.
Estimator Role Overview
As part of a well-established estimating team, the Estimator will play a pivotal role in securing work across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The position will suit a commercially astute and technically knowledgeable professional capable of preparing accurate and competitive cost submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret client tender documentation (PQQs, ITTs) and prepare detailed estimates
Take off quantities and review BoQs
Develop risk registers and pricing assumptions
Collaborate with bid managers, planners, procurement, and business development
Present submissions and commercial strategies during adjudication meetings
Support smooth handovers to delivery teams post-award
Required Experience:
5–10 years’ estimating or operational experience in civil engineering sectors such as shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, rail civils, MEICA, or groundworks
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and pricing
Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office
Organised, collaborative, and commercially focused approach
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Role Overview
The Quantity Surveyor will provide full commercial management and reporting support across projects, ensuring cost controls, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients and the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce monthly cost and value reports, forecasts, and commercial plans
Manage subcontract procurement, valuation, change control, and payments
Prepare upstream applications for payment and final accounts
Liaise with clients on variations, claims, and commercial negotiations
Support site teams in achieving commercial targets and controlling costs
Promote continuous improvement across commercial processes
Required Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a QS role, ideally within the water/utilities sector
Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (or extensive relevant experience)
Strong knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts and Construction Law
Proficiency in cost management tools, earned value analysis, and Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Membership of RICS or equivalent (or working towards)
Previous experience on major water frameworks (e.g. Thames Water, Southern Water)
CSCS card
Experience working with Tier 1 civil engineering contractors
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience and role
Company pension contribution (5%)
Life assurance (2x salary)
Private medical insurance
Company profit share scheme
Car allowance or company vehicle (depending on role)
25 days holiday plus additional loyalty days
Volunteering opportunities and wellbeing initiatives
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