Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of AMP8 projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting and effective subcontract management. Your role will include:

• Full commercial oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure schemes
• Managing NEC contracts and ensuring compliance with framework processes
• Cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and budget management
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration
• Working closely with project managers, planners and operational teams
• Providing commercial leadership and supporting junior QS staff.
• This position is office-based in Durham, with travel to Northumbrian Water sites as required. The rate is negotiable depending on experience.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, water frameworks or civil engineering
• Proven ability to manage NEC contracts and framework-based delivery
• Excellent commercial awareness and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple live projects
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and subcontractors
• A proactive, organised approach to commercial management

What you'll get in return

• A negotiable day rate aligned to your experience
• Long-term work on a major AMP8 framework
• Supportive commercial team with opportunities for progression
• Stable workload and a well-structured working environment based in Durham

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, and email

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