Precontract Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

Mace Consult; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Consult is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing infrastructure team, supporting a major UK water organisation in its regulated capital investment programme. An opportunity to work across a portfolio of major projects with commercial, procurement, project and technical teams as the programme moves from procurement to delivery, with travel to Warrington three days per week.

You will provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to cost

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying, cost management or broad commercial work within regulated infrastructure, utilities or construction.
• Experience supporting commercial activities across the project lifecycle including procurement, contracts and cost management.
• Understanding of contractual risk and governance, NEC or similar contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and procurement activities across infrastructure projects, including tendering, contract preparation, commercial evaluation and cost management.
• Provide commercial input in early project stages on cost, risk, scope and contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders for sound commercial decisions.
• Help develop and manage contracts with appropriate commercial governance and controls.
• Support project transitions from procurement into delivery and commercial processes.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Commercial Experience

Regulated Infrastructure

Stakeholder Management

Education

QS qualification

Job description

Mace Consult is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing infrastructure team, supporting a major UK water organisation in the delivery of its regulated capital investment programme.

The project:

This is an opportunity to support one of the largest water and wastewater infrastructure investment programmes in the UK , delivering significant improvements across the North West. The programme is focused on improving water quality, reducing storm overflow spills, upgrading ageing infrastructure and creating more resilient water and wastewater services.

You will provide commercial support across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects, working alongside commercial, procurement, project and technical teams as the programme moves through procurement and into delivery.

Please note: This role requires travel to Warrington 3 days per week.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting commercial and procurement activities across infrastructure projects, including tendering, contract preparation, commercial evaluation and cost management.
• Providing commercial input throughout the early stages of projects, supporting teams with cost, risk, scope and contractual considerations.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and key stakeholders to support effective commercial decision-making.
• Supporting the development and management of contracts, ensuring appropriate commercial governance and controls are maintained.
• Contributing to commercial processes and supporting the successful transition of projects from procurement into delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Previous Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or broader commercial experience within regulated infrastructure, utilities, construction or a similarly complex environment.
• Experience supporting commercial activities across the project lifecycle, with exposure to procurement, tendering, contracts, cost management or commercial management.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of contractual and commercial risk, with NEC or other standard forms of contract experience advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CICES desirable but not essential.

Mace values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:
We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:
We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria,

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.