Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Industry
MEICA | M&E | Civil Engineering
A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects on behalf of Essex & Suffolk Water is looking for a Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
Working across the full project lifecycle, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from tender award through to final account, ensuring successful financial delivery while supporting project teams, clients, and the wider supply chain.
If you have experience delivering construction or engineering projects under NEC contracts, this is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework with clear career progression.
Why Apply?
Clear routes for career progression
Hybrid working options for flexibility
Long-term secured work through major framework agreements
Life assurance, private medical insurance, and health cover
Opportunity to work on complex MEICA, M&E, and civil engineering projects
Duties for Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Manage the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account
Prepare and agree valuations, variations, and measurements
Procure and manage subcontract packages, including tender enquiries and negotiations
Monitor project costs, forecasts, cash flow, and commercial performance
Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and change control
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial reporting
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and commercial procedures
Mentor and support Assistant and Junior Surveyors within the commercial team
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, utilities, infrastructure, or engineering
Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
Good commercial awareness and cost management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Experience within the water industry is advantageous but not essential
GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and Engineering professionals across the UK water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and process engineering sectors, including MEICA, M&E, civil engineering, WTW, WWTW, AMP7, and AMP8 framework projects.