GEL Engineering
Quantity Suveyor
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Quantity Surveyor – Wastewater
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Location: Deephams, North London
GEL Engineering Ltd – Build Your Future in a Growing Water Industry
At GEL Engineering Ltd, we deliver innovative mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across the UK water industry. As investment in water and wastewater infrastructure continues to increase over the coming years, there has never been a better time to join a sector that offers long-term stability, exciting projects and genuine career progression.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that values its people, encourages professional development and prides itself on delivering outstanding results for our clients.
At GEL Engineering, we're committed to creating an environment where our employees can succeed professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance and enjoying a supportive, family-focused culture.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Laptop & Mobile Phone
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance (4x Salary)
- 33 Days Holiday, increasing to 38 Days with Length of Service
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support through Mindful Employer Plus
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Leave
- Structured Career Progression
- Flexible and enjoyable Work-Life Balance
- GELFest – Our annual family summer festival
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Role Outline
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of multiple wastewater projects, ensuring financial performance is maximised while supporting successful project delivery from tender through to final account.
Working closely with our Project Managers, operational teams and clients, you'll provide commercial expertise, identify opportunities to improve profitability and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost plans, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
- Identify, price and negotiate contract variations and compensation events.
- Produce accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts.
- Procure subcontractors and manage subcontract agreements.
- Assess subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts.
- Support Project Managers with commercial advice throughout project delivery.
- Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, providing practical solutions.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Requirements
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- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the water, wastewater, utilities or civil engineering sectors.
- Good understanding of contract administration, ideally NEC contracts.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
- Experience managing project costs from pre-construction through to completion.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline (preferred).
- Membership of RICS or working towards chartership is desirable.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Right to Work in the UK on a permanent basis.
Joining GEL Engineering means becoming part of a business that is helping shape the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We invest in our people just as much as we invest in our projects, providing the support, opportunities and environment needed to build a rewarding long-term career.
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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