Quantity Surveyor (Water)

Quantity Surveyor – Water Sector (NEC Contract Experience Essential)
Location: Manchester

Flagship Consulting is working in partnership with a leading construction consultancy to recruit a Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in the Water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on long-term infrastructure programmes with major utilities clients, delivering essential projects across the UK.

Our client is a key player in the water and infrastructure sectors, supporting the AMP frameworks and they are looking to expand their commercial team due to continued success and project awards.

You will be responsible for delivering full commercial and cost management services on water and civil engineering projects, primarily under the NEC suite of contracts. This role is ideal for someone looking to work on impactful infrastructure with a supportive and high-performing consultancy team.

• Prepare cost estimates, tender documentation, and cost plans

• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts from pre to post-contract stages

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams

• Carry out valuations, variations, and final account settlements

• Provide accurate cost reporting and change control

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor in the water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors

• Strong knowledge and practical experience with NEC contracts (essential)

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

• Ideally MRICS or working towards chartership

• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills

• Competitive salary and structured bonus scheme

• Long-term career progression with a growing infrastructure team

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

• Training and support toward chartership

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes

If you are a Quantity Surveyor with water sector experience and solid NEC contract knowledge, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy at the forefront of the UK’s infrastructure delivery.

Apply today or contact Flagship Consulting for more information.