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Quantity Surveyor - Civils
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You will be joining a well-established and highly respected contractor based in Birmingham with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects within the water sector. This multi-accredited contractor delivers clean and waste water capital programmes directly for Severn Trent Water and is well-known for its collaborative culture, customer-focused approach and commitment to developing its people. Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of AMP8 projects, they are actively seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Birmingham office with hybrid and flexible working.
Your new role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of water infrastructure projects across the Severn Trent Water framework. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing project costs from inception through to final account
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment
- Administering subcontractor accounts, payments and variations
- Producing cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting procurement activities and subcontract negotiations
- Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and commercial procedures
- Working closely with project delivery teams to drive commercial performance
- Managing compensation events, change control and contractual correspondence
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
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What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
- Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within water, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Sound working knowledge of NEC form of contract
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £50,000 per annum
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working (1 day remote per week) and flexible working arrangements
- Life assurance
- Multiple family-friendly benefits
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Annual salary review
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Structured career development and mentorship
- Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a leading contractor and more.
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Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available with this position.
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