Quantity Surveyor - Water

Quantity Surveyor - Water

Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid Working)

£Competitive + Benefits

Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with a leading international engineering, infrastructure and consultancy business to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for its growing Water team in the Midlands.

Our client is a globally recognised consultancy delivering complex infrastructure programmes across sectors including water, environment, transportation, energy and major projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and sustainable delivery, they are investing heavily in their commercial management capability and expanding their presence across the UK and Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team supporting major capital investment programmes for UK water companies and public sector clients. The role offers excellent career progression opportunities, with potential exposure to water, environmental, rail and nuclear projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior QS, you will provide commercial and contract management expertise on major infrastructure projects, predominantly across the Midlands region. You will play a key role in both pre and post-contract activities, ensuring effective commercial control and successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong NEC contract knowledge, major project experience and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Management
Administration of NEC3 and NEC4 ECC contracts, particularly Options A, C and E
Budget management and cost control
Payment assessment and support with payment certification
Defined Cost assessment and cost forecasting
Management of commercial records and contractual documentation
Building collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders Pre-Contract Services

Feasibility studies and cost planning
Preparation of tender documentation
Tender evaluation and procurement support
Risk identification and management

Post-Contract Services

Contract administration and compliance management
Cost reporting and valuation
Assessment and negotiation of compensation events and variations
Claims management and dispute resolution
Agreement of final accounts and project close-out About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who possess:

Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Chartered status with RICS, or significant progress towards chartership
Strong post-graduate experience within the Water, Environmental, Rail and/or Nuclear sectors
Demonstrable NEC3/NEC4 contract administration experience, particularly Options A, C and E

Experience of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI)
Strong commercial, contractual and cost management skills
Risk management experience
Knowledge of CDM Regulations
Previous line management or mentoring experience
CSCS card (Water Hygiene Card desirable)
Experience working client-side with contractors and joint ventures
Ability to attend site and project offices a minimum of three days per week
Right to work in the UK Whats On Offer?

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes
Clear career development and progression pathways
Support towards RICS chartership and ongoing professional development
Exposure to multiple infrastructure sectors
Flexible and collaborative working environment
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and highly respected consultancy, wed be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul at Eden Brown. (phone number removed)

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy