Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage commercial aspects of water infrastructure projects, from feasibility to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• process improvement
• cost control
• nec contracts
• bid development
• commercial reporting

Tasks

Reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead, you’ll play a key role in the commercial management of infrastructure projects. From feasibility to final account, you’ll apply your knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts, procurement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure value, compliance, and delivery excellence. You’ll also support senior leadership on strategic bids, contributing commercial insight and helping shape proposals that reflect Egis’s capabilities. -Identify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies -Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows; -Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning -Work with senior leadership to support bid development and proposal strategy -Developing a premier capability and team; -Maintain accurate commercial records and resolve contractual issues -Monitor costs, assist in negotiating variations, and support claims resolution -Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Options A, C & E) on the client side -Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers; -Collaborate with Project Managers on payment certification and defined cost determination -Support budget control, payment valuations, and cost forecasting -Contribute to final account preparation and post-project evaluation -Assist in preparing and evaluating tender documentation -Provide commercial input and cost data to strengthen submissions -Help maintain a database of lessons learned, bid outcomes, and client insights -Support contract administration and ensure compliance with terms -Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial and bidding processes

Requirements

• cdm
• nec
• rics
• cscs
• degree
• water

What You Bring

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 in the North West. This role offers a clear path for progression across sectors, including defence and nuclear. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Water capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Water Quantity Surveyor to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line. -Familiarity with CDM regulations and risk management -Exposure to ECI/ESI in design & build programmes -Right to work in the UK; this role is subject to client interview and acceptance -Progress toward RICS chartership or equivalent professional development -NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential) -Experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors -Degree in Quantity Surveying (Bachelor’s or Master’s) -Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs -Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable -Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 4 days per week

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Benefits

In each project we design, engineer and operate, we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll 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.

About Andersen James Group

-They’ve carved a niche placing white‑collar professionals in housing, planned works, repairs, maintenance, energy services, compliance and asset management roles. -The business expanded through four dedicated divisions—Housing, Construction, Executive and Consultancy—matching talent to purpose. -Clients engage Andersen James for interim hires and transformational projects: from risk management and restructuring to digital transformation and post‑acquisition integration. -Beyond recruitment, they offer executive coaching, talent mapping, market benchmarking and offer management to elevate placement success. -Their typical projects range from filling senior roles in housing authorities to staffing teams in energy services and compliance departments. -A standout: each quarter every team member donates half a day to community charities and the company channels profit and time into local causes.

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