Quantity Surveyor - Water

Egis Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage NEC contracts and support budget control for major infrastructure projects. This role involves conducting feasibility studies, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and offer a clear path for career progression across several sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with contract administration, particularly NEC3/4.
• Strong analytical skills for budget control and cost planning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC contracts and support client's budget control.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assist in tender preparation.
• Monitor costs and support contract compliance.

Skills

Contract administration

Budget control

Cost forecasting

NEC3/4 ECC contracts

Risk identification

Job description

Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor looking to elevate your career through meaningful infrastructure delivery? Egis UK is seeking Quantity Surveyors to join our expanding team, supporting major capital programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency—primarily in the Midlands, with consultancy opportunities in the North West. This role offers a clear path for progression across sectors, including defence and nuclear, contract & commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Options A, C & E) on the client side
• Support budget control, payment valuations, and cost forecasting
• Maintain accurate commercial records and resolve contractual issues
• Collaborate with Project Managers on payment certification and defined cost determination

Pre-Contract Activities

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning
• Assist in preparing and evaluating tender documentation
• Identify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies

Post-Contract Delivery

• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with terms
• Monitor costs, assist in negotiating variations, and support claims resolution
• Contribute to final account preparation and post-project evaluation

Bid & Business Development Support

• Work with senior leadership to support bid development and proposal strategy
• Provide commercial input and cost data to strengthen submissions
• Help maintain a database of lessons learned, bid outcomes, and client insights
• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial and bidding processes