Senior Quantity Surveyor

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure services provider within the Water and Wastewater sector for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Delivery team working across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This is a Hybrid position working in the Rickmansworth area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering essential infrastructure services that safeguard water supplies, improve environmental performance, and support the long-term resilience of critical infrastructure assets.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple capital projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract compliance, risk management, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Working within the Water and Wastewater Capital Delivery team, you will collaborate with project, operational, procurement and finance teams to support the successful delivery of large-scale capital programmes while maintaining high commercial standards and driving value across the business.

Benefits as a Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Company Car and Fuel Card
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare (Single Cover) and Health Care Cash Plan
• Salary Sacrifice EV/Hybrid Car Scheme
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Online GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work, Salary Finance and Give As You Earn Schemes
• Retail Discounts Portal (My Rewards)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Industry Recognised Training and Development Programmes

Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Produce accurate contract-compliant valuations and applications for payment across multiple projects
• Monitor certifications, payments and cash receipts to support effective cash flow management
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and procedures
• Prepare and manage contractual notices, communications and correspondence
• Review valuation submissions and resolve commercial disputes, non-compliance issues and payment queries
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial team members, promoting best practice and commercial excellence
• Manage project costs and financial performance to ensure budgetary control and margin improvement
• Validate financial data, maintain accurate accruals and support robust financial reporting processes
• Oversee subcontract administration, including procurement support, valuations, payments and commercial management
• Develop effective working relationships with supply chain partners, subcontractors and project teams
• Support cost planning, budgeting and change management activities throughout project delivery
• Contribute to risk and opportunity reviews, identifying actions to maximise commercial performance
• Produce accurate cash flow forecasts, cost/value reconciliations and revenue projections
• Prepare and present regular Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and commercial updates
• Maintain accurate commercial records, registers and supporting documentation
• Monitor KPI and SLA performance, providing commercial insight into project performance and trends
• Ensure all reporting is accurate, timely and compliant with company procedures and client requirements
• Take ownership of personal performance, embracing continuous improvement and collaborative working practices

Required Skills and Experience of the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Experience within a Quantity Surveying role in the construction, infrastructure or utilities sector
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Good commercial awareness with a strong understanding of cost management processes and principles
• Strong numerical, analytical and financial management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems
• Experience administering subcontractor accounts and managing supply chain relationships
• Ability to identify, assess and escalate commercial risks and issues effectively
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across operational, finance, procurement and project teams
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience:

• Professional membership of RICS or CICES, or actively working towards chartered status

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and would like to join an organisation that invests in its people, promotes innovation and offers genuine opportunities for career progression, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to learn more.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.

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