Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water
Core
Senior Quantity Surveyor responsible for cost estimation, risk evaluation, and contract analysis for large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure)
Builds
Cost estimates, project budgets, and commercial reports for rail, water, and aviation infrastructure programs.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Cost estimation, risk analysis, contract interpretation, material take-offs, market pricing research, mentoring junior estimators, NEC contract knowledge, estimating software proficiency (Candy, CostX), knowledge of contracting methods (DBB, DB, CMAR, GPM)
Preferred skills
Experience in rail, water, or aviation sectors, PMO costing framework implementation
Technologies
Candy, CostX
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates and finalise unit cost pricing; analyse drawings and project plans to identify cost-influencing factors; evaluate risks and opportunities to ensure budget adherence; communicate findings to stakeholders via reports and presentations; review contract documents for scope and cost allowances; mentor junior estimators; support the reporting cycle for estimate changes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities