Senior Quantity Surveyor - Thames Water Minor Capital Works, South East London, £60,000 - £65,000 + Package
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering works for Thames Water across South East London. This role will see you commercially managing a high volume portfolio of minor capital works projects within the water sector, supporting the successful delivery of circa 150 projects per month. Project values will typically range from £5k to £100k, with occasional schemes reaching up to £1m.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be based from a key site in South East London and the position would suit a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast paced operational setting and enjoys managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial management of a large portfolio of minor capital works projects
- Preparation and management of Applications for Payment (AfP)
- Production and ownership of CVRs
- Cost control, forecasting, and reporting
- Subcontractor management and account administration
- Managing and mentoring a small commercial team of 4
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial performance and project delivery targets are achieved
- Supporting contract compliance and risk management processes
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, water, highways, rail, or civil engineering
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with Applications for Payment (AfP) and CVRs
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within a high-volume environment
- Previous team management or mentoring experience
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
- NEC contract experience would be advantageous
What's on Offer?
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be offered a position that includes exposure to a varied portfolio of work from the replacement of measuring equipment through to new gantries, bulk earthworks and the refurbishment of control rooms. The client offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, excellent career prospects and a generous package that includes:
- Starting salary of £60,000 to £65,000
- Company car or car allowance (£5,000)
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Private healthcare