Quantity Surveyor

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at gradiant.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor for water and waste water treatment projects. Quantity Surveyor to support cost control and measurement for works on water & wastewater treatment projects. The role includes quantity take-off for tender / projects, site measurement, progress valuations, Payment verification/ follow up, variation costing and assisting tender / project execution team.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for projects.
• Conduct cost planning, feasibility studies, and budget forecasting.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Perform cost value reconciliation (CVR) and cash flow forecasting.

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts in accordance with NEC, FIDIC, or other applicable forms.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment.
• Assess and process interim valuations and payment certificates.
• Evaluate variations, claims, and change orders.
• Support dispute resolution and risk mitigation processes.

Commercial Reporting

• Prepare monthly cost reports and financial summaries for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation for audit purposes.

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams.
• Participate in site visits to assess progress and verify completed works.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in quantity surveying, preferably within water treatment, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working with NEC, FIDIC, or similar contract forms.
• Experience in EPC or design-build project environments.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Membership or working toward chartership (e.g., RICS or equivalent professional body) (Desirable)

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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