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Quantity Surveyor
Durham, Bowburn
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering - Drainage and Wastewater Network
About the Company
This organisation operates within the civil engineering and utilities sector, delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK. Their work focuses heavily on water and environmental schemes, supporting both public and private sector clients.
They are involved in long-term framework agreements and complex projects within the water industry, offering stability and continuity of work. The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical delivery, and maintaining high standards across all stages of a project.
About the Role
This Quantity Surveyor role sits within the water and utilities sector, focusing on the commercial management of projects from start through to completion. You will play a key role in maintaining financial control, ensuring accurate valuations, and supporting overall project performance.
Working closely with site teams and project stakeholders, you will manage subcontractor accounts, oversee cost reporting, and ensure contractual compliance throughout the lifecycle of each scheme. The role also involves contributing to forecasting and identifying risks that may impact project margins.
This is a good opportunity for someone with water industry experience who wants to take ownership of commercial activities within a structured project environment.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
- Procure subcontractors in line with programme and company procedures
- Administer subcontract agreements including meetings, variations, and notices
- Assess subcontractor applications and issue payment notifications
- Agree final accounts with subcontractors
- Measure quantities from drawings and on site where required
- Evaluate and manage variations accurately
- Manage weekly labour and plant payments where required
- Monitor and control material costs
- Produce cost reports including valuations and reconciliations
- Work with site teams to monitor progress and forecast costs to completion
- Maintain accurate commercial and site records
- Identify and report project delays alongside the project team
- Attend design reviews and progress meetings
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Experience Required
- Relevant degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
- Experience working within the water industry
- Understanding of water treatment, storage, and conveyance systems
- Experience working with NEC target cost contracts
- Experience on design and construct schemes
- Strong knowledge of commercial and cost management processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project systems
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Experience working on framework contracts
- Knowledge of MEICA, ICA, or SCADA systems
- Understanding of environmental and flood prevention considerations
- Awareness of project planning principles
Package and Benefits
- Salary: DOE
- Pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
- Long-term project pipeline within the utilities sector
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive team environment
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