Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor (NEC)

Aaron Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Aaron Engineering Group, based in the United Kingdom, is hiring a Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing the commercial aspects of projects, particularly focusing on NEC contracts. Ideal candidates will have a strong NEC knowledge and excellent negotiating skills.

The position offers between £55,000 and £70,000 per year and includes benefits like company pension and private medical insurance. A commercial qualification and experience in the HV/utility sector are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of NEC including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Confident negotiating and communicating with clients and subcontractors.
• Highly organized with excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading NEC contract administration and ensuring compliance.
• Managing end-to-end Compensation Events including negotiations.
• Providing commercial input during tender processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

QS/Commercial qualification (Degree/HNC/HND)

Job description

Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor (NEC)

Role Summary

Responsible for the commercial management of projects delivered by Aaron HV Systems (typically under NEC contracts). The role is focused on proactive contract administration and change management, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, programme impacts, and commercial reporting. You will support tender contract reviews and negotiations, and act as the key commercial and financial interface with clients and subcontractors. HV/utility background is desirable but not essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Lead NEC contract administration, ensuring compliance with notice requirements and timescales.
• Drive the Early Warning process: identify, record, coordinate mitigation, and track actions.
• Manage Compensation Events end-to-end: entitlement assessment, notices/quotations, substantiation, programme/time impact input, negotiation and agreement.
• Maintain robust commercial records (instructions, communications, CE/EW logs, evidence packs).
• Provide commercial input during tenders: contract reviews (incl. Z clauses), risk/assumption identification, clarifications/qualifications, negotiation support.
• Manage subcontract packages: procurement support, flow-down of obligations, valuations, change control, and account closure.
• Produce core commercial reporting: CVR/forecasting, applications/valuations, cashflow awareness, risk/opportunity management.
• Liaise directly with clients and subcontractors, chair/attend commercial meetings, and support dispute avoidance through early engagement and accurate records.

BENEFITS

Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR

• Strong working knowledge of NEC (Early Warnings, Compensation Events, programme obligations, change control).
• Confident negotiating and communicating contractual position with clients and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial acumen: cost control, forecasting, reporting, and margin protection.
• Highly organised with excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Competent with Excel and commercial trackers/logs.

Preferred

• QS/Commercial qualification (Degree/HNC/HND) and/or RICS/ICES/CIOB (desirable).
• Experience in HV / utilities / energy infrastructure (desirable, not essential).

Working Pattern

Full-time, based in Henley-in-Arden, WFH allowed 1 day per week. Travel to site and client/supplier meetings are required.