Esh Group
Quantity Surveyor - (Closing date - 24/09/2026)
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Quantity Surveyor - (Closing date - 24/09/2026)
Quantity Surveyor – Civils Frameworks Division
Based within our civils frameworks division, this role delivers projects for Northumbrian Water Group (NWG), including:
- Planned rehabilitation work and capital projects (up to £5 million)
- 24/7 reactive emergency responses (trenchless/sewer repairs, manhole replacement, pipework rehabilitation)
About The Role
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a large and friendly team, ensuring commercial management of contracts in the Water Industry. Key responsibilities include financial control, valuation, cost management, and contractual compliance to support project delivery.
Location: Durham
Responsibilities
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Contract administration for sub-contracts, managing:
- Progress meetings
- Delay evaluations
- Variations and day works
- Clean-up notices, damages, and waste
- Defects and relevant notices
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Payment processes:
- Assessment and release of sub-contractor applications
- Issue of payment notifications
- Contra charges for cost management
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Measurement & Valuations:
- Preparing interim valuations and final accounts
- Measuring quantities (onsite and from drawings where needed)
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Variation & Risk Management:
- Timely evaluation of variations
- Weekly monitoring of cash flow and direct labour/plant payments (if required)
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Cost Control & Reporting:
- Material cost monitoring
- Production of internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities, and cost reconciliations
- Monthly cost-to-completion forecasts (collaborating with Site Manager and the delivery team)
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Project Transparency:
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Identifying, notifying, and SAVING (with Quantity Surveyor line manager) delays
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Meeting Participation:
- Attending design review meetings and external progress reviews
⚠ Note: Responsibilities may vary over time without altering the level of responsibility or role expectations.
What We Offer
Our core values define how we work and shape every interaction. As an employee, you can expect:
🔹 Care: Development-focused environment with support for wellbeing and personal growth 🔹 Trust: Autonomy in decision-making, backed by managerial support 🔹 Integrity: Open, fair, and ethical communication 🔹 Respect: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse perspectives 🔹 Working Together: Celebration of collaboration and shared success
Together, these principles create a welcoming culture where you feel trusted, appreciated, and proud.
Qualifications (Minimum)
- A relevant Degree (or equivalent)
- Water Industry experience, including:
- Water treatment (potable/wastewater)
- Storage & conveyance systems
- MEMICA knowledge
- ICA & SCADA familiarity
- Environmental impact & flood prevention
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Proven ability working with:
- Water frameworks or project-specific sector expertise
- NEC Target Cost Contracts
- Design & Construct Schemes
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Technical Skills:
- Full Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience with extranet and electronic project management systems
- Understanding of project planning
Attributes & Skills
(Must demonstrate all for successful integration into the role):
- Telephone manners: Exceptional skills
- Communication: Clear and professional written & verbal
- Attention to detail: Ability to deliver accurate work within deadlines
- Commitment: "Can do/will do" attitude with reliability
- Driving licence: Valid UK manual car licence required for on-site visits
- Safety: Work ethically and safely
- Proactivity: Displays good time management and keeps stakeholders informed
- Collaboration: Approachable, courteous, and open to diverse opinions
- Person responsibility: Takes ownership of own performance and development
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