Quantity Surveyor

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Banwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support critical projects across South Wales. Responsibilities include contract management, procurement operations, and providing commercial advice. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in procurement and contract negotiation, alongside excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package including a flexible hybrid working model, employer pension contributions, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution up to 22.4%

Flexible hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier relationship management.
• NEC4 contract administration experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage complex commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and renewal of maintenance contracts.
• Provide specialist commercial and contractual advice.
• Monitor project performance and compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation skills

NEC4 contract administration

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement or Quantity Surveying

Associate membership of ICE, CIHT, RICS (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engstaff‑in, on behalf of their client, is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join an organisation responsible for delivering critical infrastructure, maintenance and service agreements across South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑impact projects that improve connectivity, sustainability and the long‑term resilience of the regional transport network. You will join a forward‑thinking team that values innovation, continuous improvement and strong commercial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, procurement, operation and renewal of framework and term‑maintenance contracts.
• Assist in the development of procurement policy, contract‑administration procedures and project‑management systems.
• Provide specialist commercial and contractual advice, including NEC contract administration.
• Support dispute resolution, compensation events, claims and arbitration processes.
• Monitor project performance, KPIs and compliance across service providers and supply‑chain partners.
• Ensure systems are in place to audit, track and manage commercial performance.
• Produce commercial reports, CVRs, cashflows and maintain robust contract records.
• Influence procurement strategy and promote commercial awareness across delivery teams.
• Lead on project reviews to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure health and safety, data‑protection and quality‑management standards are met.
• Provide leadership and oversight to business‑support teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, commissioning and supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial & contract‑negotiation skills, including drafting commercial agreements.
• NEC4 contract‑administration experience (highways or similar assets preferred).
• Ability to manage complex commercial issues, including claims and change control.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and influencing skills.
• Experience in reporting on financial and contractual matters.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful performance insights.
• Project‑management experience.
• Experience managing diverse operational teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Highly IT‑literate, including advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement or Quantity Surveying.
• Associate membership of ICE, CIHT, RICS (or equivalent) with significant PM experience.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS or equivalent).
• Project‑management qualification.
• Knowledge of local‑government procurement & commissioning.
• Knowledge of highway engineering, legislation and asset‑management systems.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent H&S qualification.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution up to 22.4%.
• Flexible hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office).
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 years) + bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Incremental pay progression.
• Life assurance & local government pension scheme.
• Training, development and career‑growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, supportive working environment.