Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

NES Fircroft Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager for a 12-month project in London. The role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and budget management for onshore projects. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in procurement and contract management, along with a recognized degree. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive support including visas and accommodation

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-value onshore projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with procurement approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with executives, teams, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Conduct commercial evaluation of bidders.
• Manage internal reporting and presentations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Cost indexation

FIDIC Yellow Book contracts

Contract negotiation

Claims management

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised degree or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Duration: 12 months

The land export cable team is responsible for delivering:
- The landfall drill.
- Multiple complex and non-complex drills along the cable corridor.
- Open-cut trenching and topsoil reinstatement.
- 275kV and 400kV cable supply, installation, test, and commissioning.

ROLE SPECIFIC WORK PACKAGES: Land Export Cable (LEC).

In support of the Land Export Cable team, the responsibilities for the role include:

1. Strategic sourcing support - ITT management, bidder relationship management, and detailed ECI / EPCI contract negotiations (contract based on FIDIC Yellow Book).
2. Commercial evaluation - Interrogation of bidder’s rate build-up, including trenching, Al and Cu cable (£/metre), drilling, plant, labour, plastic, fuel, aggregate, cement, etc.
3. Inflation management – Apply knowledge of the London Metal Exchange and BCIS (or equivalent) index for tracking variable costs inflation throughout a contract lifecycle.
4. Internal reporting and presentations to senior management - supporting the Work Package Manager (WPM) on Capex, Risk, and Value Improvement.
5. Budget Management - Support for live and planned budgets for the Land Export Cable Devex, pre-FID Capex, and Capex portfolio.
6. Onshore survey GI:

• Oversee procurement and contracting for Phase 2 and Phase 3 onshore survey GI campaigns in 2025.
• Provide cost and claim management focused on land access and standing fees, resolve contract disputes, and amend contracts for scope changes.

Ribble Overwater Survey GI: ITT and contract management for up to 3 boreholes on the River Ribble.

Devex contract portfolio: Management including engineering support, drilling feasibility studies, electrical studies, land drainage, drone surveys, UXO studies, supplier performance, spend analysis, and P2P Kefron support.

Land Substation: Evaluate commercial opportunities for a stand-alone Enabling Works contract for the land substations (LSS).

Skills/Experience

• Ability to work collaboratively and develop team members.
• Experience with procurement approaches: cost indexation, FIDIC Yellow Book contracts, re-measurable contracts, bills of quantities.
• Proven track record delivering high-value onshore projects on time and within budget.
• Substantial contract negotiation and delivery experience.
• Experience supporting early works procurement and closing of commercial agreements.
• Experience managing claims processes with legal advisors.
• Recognised degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Good knowledge of contract management including FIDIC, LOGIC.
• Excellent drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with executives, technical teams, and clients.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors worldwide, offering comprehensive support to contractors including visas, benefits, and accommodation.