Surveyor - Cost Manager

Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. We are looking for an experienced commercial professional to take ownership of valuations, contract administration and change management across a portfolio of projects. Working closely with operational teams, you will provide clear commercial guidance, support junior colleagues, and help drive consistent valuation and assurance processes across the business. You'll play a key role in managing cost and value performance, ensuring alignment between commercial reporting, project costs and contract value. Responsibilities will include validating cost data, maintaining accurate accruals and margin reporting, overseeing subcontract administration, and building strong relationships with supply chain partners. You will support the resolution of commercial issues and disputes, manage change events effectively and maximise recovery opportunities across your projects. The role also requires strong contract performance management and record keeping. You will maintain accurate commercial records, notices, correspondence and risk registers, while ensuring all site and subcontract documentation remains compliant and up to date. In addition, you will prepare and review cashflow forecasts, WIP and CVR reports, support revenue forecasting, and provide valuable insight into project risks, opportunities and performance, always working in line with company policies, standards and procedures. What you'll bring Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or infrastructure sector. Strong understanding of commercial processes, cost management and contract administration. Strong numerical, analytical and financial reporting skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems. Ability to identify, manage and escalate commercial risks and opportunities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence to challenge when required. Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience); Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care family cover Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. xkybehq Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #