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Quantity Surveyor (Contract) – Water Sector Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) Contract Duration: 12 months+ Working Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day, Monday–Friday) Rate: £450.00 per day Ltd (Outside IR35, subject to assessment) Role Overview We are seeking a commercially experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects, primarily within the water sector. This role will play a key part in supporting the successful delivery of AMP8 programmes, ensuring robust commercial management across the full project lifecycle. Candidates must have prior water sector experience, with a strong understanding of utilities project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial delivery of wastewater, clean water, and gas infrastructure projects from outline design through to construction, commissioning, and handover. Support the safe and efficient delivery of the AMP8 programme, driving effective commercial practices to deliver value (Gain) while meeting client and customer requirements. Ensure all commercial aspects are proactively managed throughout project delivery. Act as the commercial lead for assigned frameworks and projects. Represent the business in client-facing commercial reviews and maintain strong client relationships. Protect company interests and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms, particularly NEC3/NEC4 contracts. Draft and manage commercial correspondence within contractual response periods. Manage the valuation and validation of compensation events. Support the Infrastructure Director in identifying and driving growth opportunities within allocated frameworks.Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a commercial/QS role within the water or utilities sector (essential). Strong understanding of water industry standards and project delivery processes. Experience working on client-side infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience in a lead commercial role within large organisations or complex programmes. Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Full UK driving licence.Desirable Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification. Experience working in a consultancy environment. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Technical Director /Design Director - Lead the Future of Data Centre Engineering. My client is a M&E contractor seeking a Technical /Design director due to continued growth in the UK. You will come from the following background , a senior M&E engineer or design leader or you may already be a Technic

Set the creative standard, guiding designers supporting the Creative Director to champion clarity, storytelling, and innovation. As an Associate Design Director you set creative vision, build narratives and direct creative concepts. Directing design and leading our creative teams you bring an expert

A leading global engineering firm in London seeks a Regional Maritime Director (EMEA).

A fashion design company is looking for a Menswear Design Lead. This role requires managing a team, driving innovative design aligned with market trends, and collaborating closely with product development teams. Join a dynamic team committed to high-quality fashion design.

A creative design agency in the UK is looking for a motivated Sales & Marketing Manager. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background and experience in design-led services.

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee project delivery and manage teams in the municipal water sector.Your responsibilities will include ensuring project outcomes, managing budgets, and mentoring junior engineers.This role offers opportuniti

YourStudio | B Corp Certified is seeking a 3D Design Director in Greater London for a 6-month contract. You will also engage with clients, presenting innovative design solutions and building trusted relationships.

A financial services company is seeking an Interim Product Design Director to lead the design team and oversee product design processes. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in product design, particularly in leadership roles, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.

This role involves leading high-profile projects from design to handover, mentoring teams, and overseeing essential systems. A leading engineering firm in Greater London is looking for a Technical Director to shape the future of data centre engineering.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in commercial design projects, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in design tools like Revit and Adobe Suite. A leading commercial fit‑out contractor in the UK is looking for a Principal Consultant to drive design standards and delivery for

Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required. Perform design reviews, verification of design. Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.

A dynamic design agency in Greater London seeks a high-impact design leader to shape the agency's creative direction. The role requires leading multidisciplinary design projects, collaborating with the Head of Creative, and managing small teams and freelancers. Candidates must be energetic strategis

Associate Director – Design-led Architecture Practice, London. A leading design-focused architecture studio is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its growing London team. Known for its socially driven, design‑led approach, the practice delivers thoughtful and sustainable architect

Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers. As Industrial Market Sector Director you will have the opportunity to id

The Crowd is partnered with a highly respected, mid-sized international architecture and interior design studio, who are looking to appoint a positive and driven Studio and Design Director who possesses a strong creative vision for their London office. As Design Director, you will take ownership of

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Director for Substations (Primary Design).

The successful candidate will have experience operating at a Director level or ready to step up from Associate Director, with a strong design voice and commercial awareness. A leading design led architecture studio in London is looking for a Director to oversee major urban projects and engage with c

A respected architecture firm is looking for a positive and driven Design Director for their London office. The successful candidate will mentor a design team, ensure project quality, and maintain client relationships. A strong background in interior design and technical knowledge is essential.

The ideal candidate will blend strategic creative direction with hands-on design delivery, collaborating with a small design team and cross-functional partners. Responsibilities include setting brand direction, overseeing design workflows, and coaching team members. A leading charitable organization

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Industrial Market Sector Director in Greater London to identify project opportunities and manage client relationships.

A respected Building Services Consultancy based in Maidstone is seeking an accomplished Associate Director – Electrical Design Engineer. This senior role involves acting as the primary client interface for major projects, leading electrical design strategies, and providing mentorship to junior eng

Reporting to the EVP Product, the ASOS Design Menswear Director is fully accountable for the strategy, performance and transformation of ASOS Design Menswear (ADMW).

Manage the delivery of design in accordance with the design management plan, design brief, including client requirements, cost, programme, best practice, design standards, design responsibilities, BIM strategy and contract agreement. Oversee Design Management—coordinate multidisciplinary design te

A financial tech company is seeking an Interim Product Design Director in London to lead a talented design team. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, ensuring design alignment with business goals, while managing cross-functional partnerships. You'll need a minimum of 15 years in pro

Work with external customer requirements and the specific site design, based on Yondr's standard design principles, feeding back requirements to Yondr basis of design documents. Thereafter, you will lead the formation of design teams to support respective projects through the remaining design phases

A creative agency in London seeks a Design Director to lead and inspire creative teams on projects for top retail clients. Candidates should have strong creative skills, experience managing designers, and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

Benoy is hiring a design director to join its team in Newark on Trent, UK. You will be recognised as a design and thought leader in your sector and contribute to the wider EMEA strategy. Benoy’s intellectual property and design thinking.

A leading architectural consultancy in the UK is seeking a Technical Director to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across the practice’s technical delivery. The role combines technical excellence with team leadership, ensuring high standards of design resolution and compliance.

A leading fintech company is seeking a Director of Product Design to spearhead the design function for their product portfolio. This role entails defining a bold design vision, building and mentoring a high-performing design team, and simplifying complex workflows into intuitive B2B SaaS solutions.

A global data center operator based in the UK seeks an experienced leader for its Design Management team in the EMEA region. This role requires at least 15 years of experience in managed building design, with thorough knowledge of data center infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee des

Perform design reviews, verification of design. Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design. Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.

A leading digital infrastructure firm in Greater London seeks a Director, Design Delivery to lead multidisciplinary teams on various datacenter projects, including the Hertfordshire Campus. The candidate will ensure adherence to global design standards and collaborate closely with technical staff an

We’re on the lookout for a strategic, hands‑on Growth Design leader with a strong track record in experimentation, deep product and design expertise, and an AI‑first mindset. A proven history of applying design principles to influence user behavior and drive measurable business outcomes like r

Your portfolio demonstrates a deep understanding of retail store design: consumer journey thinking, spatial resolution, design intent documentation, and end‑to‑end delivery. As Design Director, you will take creative leadership of the studio’s retail interiors output, overseeing projects from

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Technical Director to manage technical delivery and design outputs for complex projects in the water sector. Ideal candidates will demonstrate collaborative leadership and experience with digital design techniques.

A leading design consultancy in the UK seeks a Product Design Director to oversee innovative product design projects. This role combines project oversight with team management, requiring strong leadership, client relations, and a passion for AI's impact on design.

As an Associate Director within our Safety Consulting business, you will be a key leader growing our Design & Construction safety team market position supporting clients to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act, CDM 2015 and related regulations. Design related Degree in an Engineering or

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Director Civil Engineer to oversee project delivery and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

The Design/Technical Director will lead all aspects of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design for CloudHQ’s hyperscale data centre developments across multiple regions. Own and continuously evolve CloudHQ’s global Basis of Design, engineering guidelines, standard det

It’s a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Designer to move up or an existing Design Director who wants a new, rewarding challenge. Be hands on in curating design work and the design process. We’re on the lookout for a Design Director to join our growing team!.

A leading creative agency is seeking a Design Director in London to provide strategic leadership on impactful design across various channels. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in design leadership and a strong command of Adobe Creative Suite. This position offers the opportunity to influ

A leading creative design firm is seeking a Design Director to drive the creative delivery of major projects in London. The ideal candidate should be deeply design literate, able to present concepts confidently, and mentor others to achieve high standards.

New opportunity for a Design Director job with a leading workplace design and build company in London. Oversee and manage a team of designers at different levels, providing support and direction. Contribute to design concepts and work with prospective clients to understand requirements.

PwC UK is seeking a Director in the FS Enterprise Transformation team to lead the Asset Management & Asset Servicing sector. The role involves designing operating models and managing change projects for global clients.

Extensive experience in brand design with a deep expertise in the fundamentals of brand strategy as well as a confident understanding in how to design and refresh brand identities. At Elmwood, our strategy team creates meaningful brand, business and design strategies. We’re looking for a strategy

Candidates must possess at least 15 years of experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally with chartered status. A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking an experienced individual to lead the design team for water, wastewater, and utilities infrastructure projects.

Proven expertise in content design, user experience design, or a related field, focusing on digital products and platforms. As a Content Design Specialist Executive Director in Chief Technology Office (CTO) Engineering Services and Platforms (ESP), you will shape customer experiences using your cont