Quantity Surveyor Water

Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor looking to elevate your career through meaningful infrastructure delivery Egis UK is seeking Quantity Surveyors to join our expanding team supporting major capital programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency primarily in the Midlands with consultancy opportunities. This role offers a clear path for progression across sectors including defence and nuclear.

Your Role & Contribution

Reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead youll play a key role in the commercial management of infrastructure projects. From feasibility to final account youll apply your knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts procurement and stakeholder engagement to ensure value compliance and delivery excellence. Youll also support senior leadership on strategic bids contributing commercial insight and helping shape proposals that reflect Egiss capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Options A C &
  
  E) on the client side
• Support budget control payment valuations and cost forecasting
• Maintain accurate commercial records and resolve contractual issues
• Collaborate with Project Managers on payment certification and defined cost determination

Pre-Contract Activities

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning
• Assist in preparing and evaluating tender documentation
• Identify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies

Post-Contract Delivery

• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with terms
• Monitor costs assist in negotiating variations and support claims resolution
• Contribute to final account preparation and post-project evaluation

Bid & Business Development Support

• Work with senior leadership to support bid development and proposal strategy
• Provide commercial input and cost data to strengthen submissions
• Help maintain a database of lessons learned bid outcomes and client insights
• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial and bidding processes

Qualifications :

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (Bachelors or Masters)
• Progress toward RICS chartership or equivalent professional development
• Experience in water environment defence or nuclear sectors
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and risk management
• NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A C E essential)
• Exposure to ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
• Valid CSCS card;
  Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs
• Willingness to work in office minimum of 3 days per week
• Right to work in the UK; this role is subject to client interview and acceptance

Additional Information :

Due to recent changes to the Skilled Worker visa regulations introduced by the UK Government in April 2024 Egis is unable to sponsor candidates under this route at this time. We encourage individuals who qualify for other UK immigration pathways that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship to apply for roles with us.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy were leaving behind. As part of our team youll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role.

We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time