Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy) - Utilities Sector

Mace; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a commercially focused professional to support NEC4 PSC contract administration on water/infrastructure projects. The role is based in Peterborough, with on-site presence 2–3 days a week and collaboration with client teams to keep programmes on track.

You will coordinate design, procurement and commercial activities, manage risk, cost reporting and interfaces, and support governance and quality standards across multiple Water Storage Point projects.

Qualifications

• NEC4 PSC commercial management experience is required.
• Background in infrastructure, water sector or major programmes.
• Knowledge of cost management, CE assessment, defined cost and fee mechanisms.
• Experience within consultancy environments.
• Detail‑oriented with strong contractual and analytical skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to operate in fast‑paced programme environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams from concept through to construction.
• Ensuring client requirements, project objectives and design standards are achieved.
• Managing design risk, interfaces, approvals and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborating with commercial, procurement, programme and construction teams to drive integrated project delivery.
• Monitoring design progress, performance and key deliverables.
• Supporting innovation, BIM and digital delivery initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with governance, statutory and quality requirements.

Skills

NEC4 PSC experience

Contract management

Analytical skills

Collaborative working

Consultancy experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

NEC4 accreditation or training

Tools

BIM

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

The project is based in Peterborough and successful candidate is required on site/ with client 2 to 3 days a week. To provide commercial support to the NEC PM/Commercial Lead regarding the administration of potentially 30 to 50 Water Storage Point projects. To ensure that all procurement (1st and 2nd tier) and contract administration activities are completed in a timely manner as not to disrupt the delivery of the programmed works

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams from concept through to construction.
• Ensuring client requirements, project objectives and design standards are achieved.
• Managing design risk, interfaces, approvals and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborating with commercial, procurement, programme and construction teams to drive integrated project delivery.
• Monitoring design progress, performance and key deliverables.
• Supporting innovation, BIM and digital delivery initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with governance, statutory and quality requirements.

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong NEC4 PSC commercial management experience.
• Strong background in infrastructure, water sector or major programmes.
• Knowledge of cost management, CE assessment, defined cost and fee mechanisms.
• Experience within consultancy environments.
• Detail‑oriented with strong contractual and analytical skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to operate in fast‑paced programme environments.
• Degree or master’s in quantity surveying, Commercial Management, or similar.
• Professional membership: RICS, CICES, CIArb or equivalent (preferred)
• NEC4 accredited or trained (highly desirable)

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.