Quantity Surveyor - County Durham

Job Specification: Quantity Surveyor Location: County Durham Sector: Civil Engineering – Water, Drainage & Wastewater Infrastructure Job Type: Full-time, salaried The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering civil engineering projects within the water and wastewater infrastructure sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to play a key role in the financial management of infrastructure projects, supporting successful delivery through effective cost control, accurate valuations and strong contractual management.

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, project managers and site delivery teams, you will help maintain financial control, maximise commercial opportunities and ensure compliance with contractual and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities Measurement & Valuation Measure works completed on site and from technical drawings. Prepare interim valuations and final accounts. Ensure valuations are accurate, commercially robust and submitted on time.

Monitor the value of completed works and support effective cash flow management. Cost Control & Commercial Reporting Assist with monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance. Prepare cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and subcontract liability reports.

Support project forecasting, cost tracking and financial reporting. Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities to improve project margins. Contribute to achieving agreed project financial targets. Contract Administration Administer subcontract agreements in accordance with relevant contract conditions, including NEC.

Support the management of variations, compensation events and changes to scope. Maintain daywork records and change documentation. Assist with the preparation and administration of contractual notices. Subcontractor Management Support the procurement and appointment of subcontractors.

Assess and process subcontractor applications for payment. Assist with payment notices, final account negotiations and account agreement. Maintain accurate subcontract records and monitor commercial performance. Change & Variation Management Ensure variations and changes are identified, recorded and valued appropriately.

Monitor provisional sums and associated expenditure. Maintain supporting documentation to support cost recovery and audit requirements. Work with operational teams to ensure all commerci...

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