Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure (NEC3/4 Option C)
Location: Buckinghamshire (Hybrid – 1–3 days per week on site)
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor
The Project
This is a rare opportunity to join the early stages of a £30m+ Waste Water Treatment Works upgrade in Buckinghamshire — a major project within the AMP8 programme. It’s an essential piece of infrastructure that will provide clean water to thousands of homes and is part of a secured, long-term pipeline of work with a top-tier contractor.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial delivery of this flagship project from pre-construction through to final account. You’ll work alongside a Senior QS and Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to complex packages and client-facing responsibilities, while helping ensure financial performance and contract compliance under NEC3/4 Option C.
This is an excellent development opportunity for a QS looking to step up in project scale and technical challenge, with clear progression into Senior QS and beyond.
⚙️ What You’ll Be Doing
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Support the commercial management of subcontractor accounts and applications
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Assist with change control processes and CE submissions under NEC
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Help prepare cost reports and CVRs in line with project timelines
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Liaise with operational and engineering teams to maintain robust site records
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Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities
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Contribute to client communications and stakeholder reporting
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Ensure timely preparation of applications, notices, and final accounts
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Learn and develop under experienced commercial leadership
What You’ll Bring
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Experience working under NEC3/4 Option C contracts (essential)
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Civil Engineering or Water sector background preferred
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Strong Excel skills and experience with commercial systems (e.g. CEMAR, Oracle)
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Good knowledge of subcontract procurement and valuations
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Motivated, detail-focused, and eager to grow in a high-performing team
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Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred)
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Working toward or recently achieved MRICS/MCIOB (a bonus)
Why This Role?
This role gives you a front-row seat on a major UK water infrastructure project with a business known for long-term thinking, internal promotion, and technical excellence. It’s a chance to step into a nationally important project, gain high-value experience, and work alongside senior leaders who will actively support your progression.
You’ll benefit from:
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High visibility on a project from inception to handover
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A clear path to Senior QS and Commercial Manager roles
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A supportive commercial structure and invested leadership
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Work/life flexibility via hybrid working
What’s On Offer
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£45,000–£55,000 base salary
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Car allowance + full benefits package
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Hybrid working – 1–2 days per week on site to start, rising to ~3
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28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
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Private healthcare, pension, and structured development plan
️ Want the full spec or a confidential chat about how this fits your career? Message me and I’ll walk you through the details.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
