Job Title: SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (Water projects)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to support UK-

based Water infrastructure projects from our Bangalore office. The role will manage the commercial and cost aspects of designated projects, maintain robust governance and reporting, support project teams on contractual requirements, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

- Manage all costs and income within the assigned area of responsibility across Water based engineering projects.
- Prepare Cost Value Reconciliation statements and collate cost and value information.
- Measure and interpret drawings, specifications and works information; prepare Bills of Quantities and schedules of rates.
- Build estimates from first principles, including net and gross estimates.
- Review weekly, monthly and sectional programmes of work and plan commercial activities to meet programme requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency and value in collaboration with project delivery teams.
- Maintain clear, accurate and auditable financial records in line with governance and cost assurance requirements.

Contract & Governance Administration

- Apply company governance requirements, Business Management Systems and Minimum Commercial Expectations.
- Support project teams in understanding contractual and commercial requirements.
- Identify contractual risks during tender stages and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including consultancy contracts, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and confidentiality agreements.
- Liaise with the legal team to support compliance with contractual requirements.
- Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms, including communications, payments, compensation events and programme submissions.
- Use company ERP and digital systems to order,



validate and maintain commercial information.

Procurement & Supply Chain

- Record procurement information and documentation, including registrations of interest.
- Measure works and agree valuations with subcontractors.
- Procure and manage supply chain partners in accordance with project and governance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience managing costs and income on building, civil engineering, construction, water utilities or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of cost management, measurement, estimating, commercial reporting and contract administration.
- Experience preparing Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates, Cost Value Reconciliations and subcontract valuations.
- Good understanding of construction and safety regulations, commercial governance and project controls.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to review commercial data accurately, maintain auditable records and challenge processes constructively.
- Confidence working with ERP and digital commercial systems.

Preferred Experience

- Postgraduate qualification in Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying, or Quantity Surveying and Contracts Management.
- MRICS, MCInstCES or MCIOB membership, or actively working towards professional membership.
- Experience supporting UK construction, water, utilities or civil engineering projects.
- Knowledge of delay and disruption programmes and contractual risk management.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior commercial staff.

Benefits, Opportunities & Career Impact

- Work on high-impact, global infrastructure projects that challenge and grow your skills.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.
- Enjoy reliable career progression with learning, development, and industry-standard perks.
- Thrive in a culture that values ownership, excellence, and collaboration

📌 Senior Quantity Surveyor (Water) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Balfour Beatty India
📍 Bengaluru