Quantity Surveyor

Posted 19 December 2025
Salary £45k - 55k per year
LocationKent
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Water Civils and M&E
ReferenceJO0000063306

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Water
Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + benefits
 
Join a leading Tier One contractor delivering critical clean water infrastructure projects for South East Water..
 
Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in delivering essential clean water infrastructure projects? This is an opportunity to join a leading Tier One contractor working on long-term frameworks for South East Water, offering stability, career progression, and involvement in high-profile projects.
 
Job Responsibilities
 
·Taking ownership of a number of projects from tender handover to final account
·Monitor and cost efficiency within the operations teams
·Cashflow & sales forecasting
·Monthly payment applications
·Cost/value reporting
·Assess and raise required sub-contract certificates as required
·Budget management including procurement of sub-contractors and preparation of contract documents
·Review and negotiate contract/sub-contract T&C's
·Attendance at both internal and external meetings
·Promotes safe working practices within commercial function
·Liaison with other departments and carrying out other duties as required.


Personal Attributes


·The ability to work autonomously to tight deadlines
·Degree Qualified in a relevant Cost/Commercial subject with demonstrable experience
·Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
·Effective communication skills including the ability to give presentations/reports to all levels including external stakeholders
·Proficient IT Skills, with a strong working knowledge of Excel and Word as a minimum
·Strong commercial acumen including demonstratable experience in preparation of detailed cost reports & forecasts
·Strong negotiation skills
·Strong understanding in the day to day management and administration of NEC3/4 contracts
·Water Industry MEICA experience preferred but not essential
 
Please contact Chas on 02393 876 074 or email chas.earl@carringtonwest.com to discuss in confidence.


Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.