Water Sector Quantity Surveyor – Cost & Commercial

Arcadis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking several personable Quantity Surveyors to join our Cost & Commercial Management team supporting a Global Client in the Water Sector in the Reading and London area. You will act as a Cost Consultant, managing post-contract administration and providing commercial support across projects ranging from £1m to £20m.

The role requires NEC contract experience, MRICS consideration, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• NEC contract experience is essential.
• Degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
• MRICS or working towards chartership preferred.
• Ability to manage junior staff on projects (£1m–£20m).
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer post-contract administration of NEC contracts, including assessment of contractual changes and payments.
• Liaise with external contractors and consultants.
• Support suppliers with accurate project cost and financial forecasts.
• Provide commercial guidance through gateways to minimize cost and scope changes.
• Engage in pre-contract estimates and procurement.
• Assist in risk and value management and in lessons learned workshops.
• Auditing and agreeing final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

NEC contract experience

Team leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

Arcadis is seeking several personable Quantity Surveyors to join our Cost & Commercial Management team supporting a Global Client in the Water Sector in the Reading and London area. You will act as a Cost Consultant, managing post-contract administration and providing commercial support across projects ranging from £1m to £20m.

The role requires NEC contract experience, MRICS consideration, and strong stakeholder management.