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Quantity Surveyor
Farrans Recruitment Team
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Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Job Description Build a legacy that flows for generations. Join Farrans on the Living Water Enterprise. Are you ready to bring your expertise to one of the most ambitious infrastructure programs in UK water history? Farrans Construction is a proud delivery partner of Living Water Enterprise (LWE)—a groundbreaking £3.6 billion capital investment program and secure 12-year pipeline of work dedicated to transforming the region’s water and wastewater networks. This isn't just about moving muck and laying pipes. We are completely overhauling critical infrastructure, protecting local rivers, and pioneering low-carbon, nature-based engineering solutions. Looking to make a real impact on major construction and infrastructure projects? As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be at the heart of project delivery, driving commercial performance, controlling costs, maximising revenue, and protecting project profitability. Partnering with operational and delivery teams, you'll provide commercial expertise throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring projects are delivered safely, sustainably, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business with a strong project pipeline, where you'll play a vital role in delivering successful outcomes for our clients and communities. • To achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting. • Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients. • Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts. • Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule. • Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract. • Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets. • Ensure that Farrans Construction is compliant with all contractual requirements. • Monitor project expenditure against budget. • Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections. • Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost. • Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments. • Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable and documentation to clients. • Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility • Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies • Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification • Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects • Strong understanding of modern building techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues • Strong understanding of construction contract conditions • Appreciations of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of a construction solutions • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme. The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do. Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided. Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. Benefits When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority. Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential. Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly. We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration. We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees. To learn more about what we can offer you, click here Job Info Job Identification 403 Job Category Quantity Surveying Posting Date 11/04/2026 Job Schedule Full time Locations Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Northumberland, United Kingdom Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom