Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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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