Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Stevenage

Progressive; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Progressive are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join the Stevenage team on the UKPN framework. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects across multiple utility projects, ensuring robust cost control and accurate reporting.

The role requires NEC3 Option A & C knowledge, a track record on £1m–£4m schemes, and the ability to coordinate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams. Temporary contract through February 2027 with 45 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager in utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong NEC3 Option A & C knowledge.
• Experience managing £1m–£4m projects.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contract administration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects (£1m-£4m).
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, valuations, and final accounts.
• Administer contracts and ensure NEC3 compliance.
• Monitor budgets and financial targets.
• Provide commercial reporting to senior management.
• Support cost advice to project teams.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Identify commercial risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cost management

NEC3 Option A & C

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Education

RICS/CICES or similar (in progress)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Location: Stevenage (UKPN Framework Office)

Contract Type: Temporary / Contract

Start Date: 05 October 2026

Duration: Until 26 February 2027

Hours: 45 hours per week

Framework: UK Power Networks (UKPN)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their team based in Stevenage, supporting the delivery of projects across their UKPN framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to manage multiple utility and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects valued between £1m and £4m.
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, valuations, and final accounts.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and financial targets.
• Manage change control procedures, compensation events, and variations.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Support project teams with cost advice and commercial guidance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within utilities, power, energy, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC3 Option A & C contracts.
• Experience managing projects with values ranging from £1m to £4m.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contract administration skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on UK Power Networks (UKPN) contracts or frameworks.
• Background in power, electricity distribution, or network infrastructure projects.
• Professional membership or working towards a recognised commercial qualification (RICS/CICES or similar).

Summary

This role offers the opportunity to play a key commercial role within a leading utilities framework, supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across the UKPN network from the client's Stevenage office. Candidates with strong NEC experience and a background in utilities or civil engineering environments are particularly encouraged to apply.