Lead Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure (Framework)

Sphere Solutions; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in Newport, South East Wales, seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. You will oversee a team of QS professionals delivering a diverse portfolio of water projects.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will manage NEC3 contracts, oversee monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change control, and drive governance and best practices across the framework.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams in construction, infra, utilities or engineering.
• Extensive NEC3 contracts knowledge including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control.
• Strong ability to negotiate terms and manage complex contracts.
• Experience producing monthly CVRs, cost tracking, cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Experience with governance and commercial assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors and support for wider commercial staff.
• Mentor, develop, and support team members through effective performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
• Take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement.
• Lead the monthly reporting process, including client reporting, internal CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change management, and cost management.
• Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, change management, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution where required.
• Implement and continually improve commercial systems, processes, and reporting tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the framework.
• Lead commercial risk management activities, providing strategic advice and support to project teams to minimise cost and maximise value.
• Ensure robust contract administration and support project teams in identifying and recovering entitlement under contractual mechanisms.

Skills

Leadership

NEC3 contracts

Negotiation

Reporting

Governance

Water industry experience

Team management

Contract structures

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

COINS

Power BI

Job description

Sphere Solutions in Newport, South East Wales, seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. You will oversee a team of QS professionals delivering a diverse portfolio of water projects.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will manage NEC3 contracts, oversee monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change control, and drive governance and best practices across the framework.