Quantity Surveyor

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Leeds, England, gb on site Until 9/19/2026 First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Permanent, Full time (40 hours)

Competitive Salary, plus benefits

Location: Home based but role will cover Aqua clients across the North and the Midlands of England, e.g. Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities & Severn Trent Water, so must be willing to commute to client offices and sites as required.

The role will be based either at home / hybrid or at Aqua Consultants’ Offices or key client offices, supporting the commercial team of surveyors in the delivery of key frameworks and key projects. It will involve liaising with both clients and contractors on a daily basis, to enable effective management of the projects.

What you'll be doing:

  • Assist with Senior QS in managing projects from inception to completion.
  • Be the focal point of contact for the client and inspire confidence for with clients.
  • Manage infrastructure projects ideally using the NEC form of contract.
  • Estimating and cost planning.
  • Procurement advice.
  • Tender documentation completion.
  • Contract administration and cost control.
  • Cost reporting.
  • Final account preparation.
  • Attend meetings and undertake site visits.
  • Client facing and confident in leading meetings.
  • Managing and take lead on multiple projects for their clients

 

Skills and experience:

Essential-

NEC3/4 working knowledge

  • Post Contract experience
  • Project cost management skills including organisational and diligent skills.

Desirable-

  • Water Industry or wider utilities experience preferred
  • Working towards MRICS / MCICES
  • Pre Contract / Contract Documentation experience

What we would like to offer you:

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus.
  • Company pension.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
  • Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
  • Training and career progression opportunities.
  • Professional Membership fees paid.
  • Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support).
  • Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses).
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity,  paternity and adoption pay and leave.

Why Aqua Consultants?

We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

About this role

Summary

Manage infrastructure projects, handle cost estimating, procurement, contracts, clients, and site visits.

Job title

Quantity Surveyor

Experience level

none

Industry

utilities

Location requirements

Hybrid work, must travel across north and Midlands in England

Salary

Competitive salary, plus benefits

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

NEC3/4post contract experienceproject cost management

Preferred skills

water industrywider utilities experienceMRICS/MCICESpre contract documentation

Specializations

cost managementcontract administrationutilitiesNEC4water industry
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Leeds, UK

Hybrid City