Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor (NEC4) – Infrastructure

Mace; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The Quantity Surveyor (QS) will specialise in the Pre-Contract space on a major infrastructure programme.

This role supports the Senior Quantity Surveyor in developing contracts, aligning with the strategy and enabling robust commercial terms. The ideal candidate brings NEC4 expertise and MRICS status (or working towards) with proven experience in major

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• MRICS qualified or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
• Evidence of on-going management development and relevant personal development.
• Experience in similar role at a similar level in major infrastructure projects.
• Experienced working across complex matrix teams.
• Success at creating an aligned culture focussed on high performance.
• Adept in use of standard forms of contract and implementing commercial strategies.
• NEC4 expertise: Extensive practical experience in drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts under the NEC4 suite (ECC and PSC incl. short forms)
• Pre-Contract focus: Significant experience in the full pre-award cycle, including tender strategy, documentation, bidder engagement, evaluation, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in the Pre-Contract space on a major infrastructure programme.
• Support the implementing of the commercial and contractual strategy during the procurement phase for works and services.
• Assist in development of contracts in line with strategy and ensure robust terms.
• Enable performance management to ensure success in post-contract administration.

Skills

Pre-Contract focus

Contract negotiation

NEC4 expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification or equivalent (or working towards)

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The Quantity Surveyor (QS) will specialise in the Pre-Contract space on a major infrastructure programme.

This role supports the Senior Quantity Surveyor in developing contracts, aligning with the strategy and enabling robust commercial terms. The ideal candidate brings NEC4 expertise and MRICS status (or working towards) with proven experience in major