Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support major water infrastructure programmes across the Midlands. This client-side commercial role offers exposure from feasibility through to final account, with opportunities to work across defence, nuclear and wider infrastructure sectors.

You will manage cost planning, budgeting, procurement and contract administration while mentoring junior QSs and collaborating with project managers on payment certification and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Proven QS experience in infrastructure
• Strong cost management, forecasting and procurement
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts (Options A/C/E)
• Experience in water/utilities/environment/defence or nuclear is beneficial
• Lifecycle experience from pre-contract to final account
• CDM risk awareness
• Mentoring juniors and supporting team development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Right to work in the UK; willingness to office-based work (min 3 days)

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and cost management support across major water infrastructure programmes
• Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Options A, C and E)
• Support budget control, payment valuations and cost forecasting
• Maintain commercial records and resolve contractual issues
• Collaborate with Project Managers on payment certification
• Assist with tender documentation and procurement activities
• Identify commercial risks and contribute mitigation strategies
• Support contract administration and variations/claims
• Contribute to final accounts and post-project reviews
• Provide input into strategic bids and business development
• Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and share knowledge

Skills

Quantity surveying

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

I'm working with a leading global engineering and consultancy business that is continuing to grow its commercial management capability across the UK.

They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team, supporting major capital programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency, primarily across the Midlands.

This is a client-side commercial role offering exposure across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and cost planning through to contract administration and final account. There are also opportunities to develop your experience across wider infrastructure sectors, including defence and nuclear.

The Role:

• Provide commercial and cost management support across major water infrastructure programmes
• Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts, including Options A, C and E
• Support budget control, payment valuations and cost forecasting
• Maintain accurate commercial records and assist with resolving contractual issues
• Work closely with Project Managers on payment certification and Defined Cost determination
• Support feasibility studies, cost planning and tender documentation
• Assist with tender evaluation and procurement activities
• Identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Monitor costs and assist with variations and claims
• Contribute to final account preparation and post-project reviews
• Provide commercial input into strategic bids and business development activity
• Support continuous improvement and maintain lessons learned across projects
• Help mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors within the team

What You'll Need:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure
• Strong practical experience with NEC3/4 contracts, particularly Options A, C and E
• Experience within water, utilities, environment, defence or nuclear would be highly beneficial
• Good understanding of cost management, forecasting, procurement and contract administration
• Experience working across the project lifecycle from pre-contract through to final account
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and risk management
• Exposure to ECI/ESI and design & build programmes
• Progress towards RICS chartership or equivalent professional development
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior QSs
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week
• Right to work in the UK
• Join a growing global engineering and consultancy business
• Work on major water and Environment Agency capital programmes
• Opportunity to develop your career across water, defence, nuclear and wider infrastructure
• Join an expanding commercial management team with a strong pipeline of work
• Exposure to projects across the full commercial lifecycle
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals

Working pattern:

Minimum 3 days per week in the office

Please note: This position does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.