Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure (AMP7 / AMP8)

Location: Tamworth, Coventry or Derby (hybrid - 4 days office/site-based)
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + package
Sector: Water & Utilities | Client-Side | NEC3 / NEC4

I'm working exclusively with a leading global cost and project management consultancy that is growing its commercial team across the UK's water sector. They are embedded with a major regional water company, supporting the close-out of AMP7 and the ramp-up of a significant AMP8 capital investment programme, and are now looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their client-side team in the West Midlands.

This is a high-profile appointment. You'll be the commercial voice on a live framework - providing fast, sound, pragmatic advice on contractual and commercial issues that directly influence project outcomes. If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on variety, accountability and genuine influence, this role is well worth exploring.

What You'll Be Doing
Commercial & Contractual Management

• Client-side administration of NEC3 and NEC4 ECC contracts (Options A, C and E)
• Leading commercial input into AMP7 final accounts, compensation events and close-out activities
• Cost forecasting, budget management, payment assessments and defined cost reviews
• Providing commercially sound, clearly communicated advice on contractual matters
• Working closely with Project Managers on payment certification and risk management

AMP8 Capital Delivery

• Supporting new capital schemes from feasibility through to final account
• Cost planning, procurement support and tender evaluation
• Identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk
• Managing variations, claims resolution and post-contract settlement

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the end client
• Engaging confidently with delivery partners, designers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Providing senior leadership with commercial insight, reporting and strategic recommendations

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• MRICS qualification (desirable but not essential - support towards chartership can be provided)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts, ideally gained in a client-side or consultancy environment
• Demonstrable experience working within the water, utilities or regulated infrastructure sectors
• Proven ability to manage commercial risk, resolve disputes and deliver accurate cost advice under programme pressure
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project teams

What's On Offer

• Starting salary of £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Private pension contributions
• Professional fees paid (RICS, CICES or equivalent)
• A secured pipeline of work across some of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes
• Clear progression pathways within a consultancy that invests in its people
• Hybrid working - office/site-based four days per week with one day remote

Why This Role?
This isn't a back-office QS position. You'll be client-facing, commercially accountable, and working on infrastructure that genuinely matters. My consultancy client has a strong reputation in the transportation, water and energy sectors, and the AMP8 programme provides long-term stability and the chance to shape outcomes on a major framework from the outset.

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where your NEC expertise and commercial judgement will be valued - not just utilised - I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

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