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Job Description

Your new company You will be joining a long-established and highly respected Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor delivers large-scale clean and waste water capital programmes directly for Welsh Water and offers a strong pipeline of AMP8 works as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the water industry, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Cardiff office with hybrid working and occasional site visits.

Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a lead commercial role across major water and wastewater capital projects, helping to maintain long‑term infrastructure resilience and environmental protection. Your key responsibilities will include:

Assisting estimators with tendering and estimating new projects Managing subcontractors, including procurement, drafting subcontracts, agreeing terms and conditions, and administering contracts through to final account Administering live projects, including weekly monitoring of direct and indirect costs and progress against the accepted programme Managing client applications, change control, WIP, cashflow and client final accounts using CEMAR Producing monthly reports covering value, cost to date, forecast final cost, progress, WIP, cash position, risks, margin improvement plans and value of change traded.

This is a dynamic role where you'll manage multiple projects and contribute to the long-term resilience of essential water infrastructure.

What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you will need:

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience Strong working knowledge of NEC form of contract Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects Sound leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Company car (plus fuel card) or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private health insurance Life assurance Company pension scheme (matched up to 7%) Hybrid working (2 days remote per week) Enhanced family leave Retail discounts Reward schemes Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects Collaborative and supportive team environment Industry-recognised training and development programmes Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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