Senior Quantity Surveyor – NEC4 & Water Infra (Hybrid)

Mace; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager to support the NEC PM/Commercial Lead on Water Storage Point projects within a fast-paced programme. The role focuses on commercial administration, procurement across 1st and 2nd tier suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of works.

You will bring a degree or master's in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, hold or be willing to obtain NEC4 accreditation, and have experience in infrastructure or water sector projects.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial support to the NEC PM/Commercial Lead regarding the administration of potentially 30 to 50 Water Storage Point projects by the end of March 2027.
• Ensuring 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.

Skills

NEC4 PSC

Contract administration

Cost management

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Infrastructure background

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management degree

Job description

Mace is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager to support the NEC PM/Commercial Lead on Water Storage Point projects within a fast-paced programme. The role focuses on commercial administration, procurement across 1st and 2nd tier suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of works.

You will bring a degree or master's in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, hold or be willing to obtain NEC4 accreditation, and have experience in infrastructure or water sector projects.