Quantity Surveyor

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The business is a group of four complementary divisions working together to create a connected and sustainable future:

• Property Services: Revitalising homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.

• Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure to support long-term stability and functionality.

• New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address housing needs.

• Connected Infrastructure: Delivering fixed-line and mobile infrastructure to enable modern communication networks.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The organisation operates as a UK gas and energy engineering specialist, delivering design, build and maintenance services across critical national infrastructure projects for gas asset owners.

This role is open to contractors (including LTD companies) or permanent employees.

The successful individual will act as the commercial lead on assigned projects and will be accountable for overall commercial performance. The role requires adherence to established commercial administration procedures while fostering a collaborative working environment with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.

Contract Management Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts

• Manage and process payments for specialist subcontractors and key suppliers

• Ensure compliance with all contractual terms, conditions, rights and obligations

• Report monthly on outturn Pain/Gain where applicable

• Coordinate changes in accordance with NEC3/4 Option A and C contracts

• Analyse the commercial impact of changes and assess liability exposure

Contract Administration

• Monitor and manage contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle

• Undertake site visits to administer contracts in line with project progress

• Monitor and report on programme, cost performance and key project risks

• Manage contract close-out, ensuring all obligations are met and payments verified

• Prepare and execute required documentation, reports and clearances

• Work collaboratively with clients and subcontractors across all commercial activities

Budget Management

• Support project teams in assessing the impact of budget changes

• Capture, analyse and report cost variances

• Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit purposes

Reporting and Documentation

• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR)

• Prepare Earned Value Analysis (EVA) reports

• Validate subcontractor applications and payment data

• Review weekly cost monitors, comparing forecast versus actual expenditure

• Prepare monthly valuations

• Maintain comprehensive change registers

• Provide commercial input into monthly commercial reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience

• Minimum of five years’ relevant commercial experience

• Background within the Energy, Oil or Gas sectors

• Experience operating in a senior commercial or project-commercial role

Education

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline

Professional Membership

• Membership of a recognised professional body

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interrogation skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strong understanding of bid and tender processes

Legal and Contractual Knowledge

• Sound understanding of contractual and legal frameworks

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for long-term career progression aligned with business growth

• Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates