Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Water & Environment

Location: Midlands-based with UK-wide flexibility, Type: Full-time, Sector Exposure: Water, Environment, Defence, Nuclear

Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor looking to elevate your career through meaningful infrastructure delivery? Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team, supporting major capital programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency-primarily in the Midlands, with consultancy opportunities in the North West. This role offers a clear path for progression across sectors including defence and nuclear.

Your Role & Contribution

Reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of infrastructure projects. From feasibility to final account, you'll apply your knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts, procurement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure value, compliance, and delivery excellence. You'll also support senior leadership on strategic bids, contributing commercial insight and helping shape proposals that reflect our client's capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Options A, C & E) on the client side
• Support budget control, payment valuations, and cost forecasting
• Maintain accurate commercial records and resolve contractual issues
• Collaborate with Project Managers on payment certification and defined cost determination

Pre-Contract Activities

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning
• Assist in preparing and evaluating tender documentation
• Identify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies

Post-Contract Delivery

• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with terms
• Monitor costs, assist in negotiating variations, and support claims resolution
• Contribute to final account preparation and post-project evaluation

Bid & Business Development Support

• Work with senior leadership to support bid development and proposal strategy
• Provide commercial input and cost data to strengthen submissions
• Help maintain a database of lessons learned, bid outcomes, and client insights
• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial and bidding processes

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (Bachelor's or Master's)
• Progress toward RICS chartership or equivalent professional development
• Experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and risk management
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
• Exposure to ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week

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