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Quantity Surveyor

Stonbury
Derby · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Category
Construction and Property

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Derby.



Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

  • Up to £60k doe plus a £6k car allowance or company car
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities


We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors.


There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.


What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate.


  • Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing.
  • Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met.
  • Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing.
  • Price work items from first principles, building up Rates and Activities using labour, materials, and plant costs.
  • Liaise with subcontractors to obtain competitive prices for specialist works.
  • Understand contractual requirements and ensure these are covered in tender prices.
  • Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
  • Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
  • Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts.
  • Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.


Who we're looking for


  • Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
  • Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel
  • Full driving licence


What we're offering


Holidays

  • You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service.
  • Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme.
  • Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.
  • Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.


Finance / Rewards

  • Up to £60k doe plus a £6k car allowance or company car
  • Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Income protection
  • Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel. xwzovoh
  • Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme


Health and Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Eyecare Scheme


Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.


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