Ensure obligations specified in the contract are met through monitoring and tracking.
Capture and report cost variances
Management and payment of specialist subcontracts and key suppliers
Perform all duties in a collaborative manner with both client and subcontractors.
Negotiate the terms and conditions of subcontracts
Perform the closeout process by reviewing the contract agreement, verifying that all terms and conditions of the agreement have been met and verifying all payments due have been made.
Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of changes to the budget
Monitor and report on the performance of the contract in terms of programme, cost and key events or issues.
Coordinate any changes or amendments that may occur over the course contract, following the change process in accordance with this NEC 4 Option A, B & E contract.
Ensure compliance with the contract terms, conditions, rights and obligations of the contract.
Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with the progress of the works.
Analyse the impact of the change and any liability exposure that the change might cause.
Obtain and execute any forms, reports or clearances required and resolve any outstanding issues.
Requirements
quantity surveyor
nec contracts
amp frameworks
water sector
stakeholder management
cost planning
Significant post-qualification experience in a Quantity Surveying role within civil engineering or utilities infrastructure
Experience preparing and negotiating valuations, change control, and commercial reports
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
Strong understanding of risk management and value engineering within regulated utility environments
Proven ability to manage subcontractor procurement, payments, variations, and final accounts
Experience working collaboratively within integrated delivery teams and with client representatives
Ability to manage and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Assistants
Experience delivering projects under AMP frameworks (e.g. AMP7 / AMP8)
Experience working for or alongside Tier 1 contractors or major water frameworks
Strong commercial management experience across the full project lifecycle, from pre-contract through to final account
Proven experience working on water and wastewater projects (e.g. treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, network upgrades)
Familiarity with cost management systems and reporting tools used in infrastructure projects
Experience in cost planning, forecasting, and budget control on large-scale infrastructure projects
Knowledge of Ofwat regulatory requirements and commercial drivers in the water sector
Demonstrable experience administering NEC contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, and programme impacts
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
£627 m
Annual Revenue
The company's annual revenue as of March 2024.
£3.4 b
Order Book Value
The total value of the company's order book as of March 2024.
2014
Year Established
The company was formed in 2014 through the merger of Bullock Construction and United House.
It rapidly evolved into a national infrastructure and housing powerhouse.
Backed by Apollo Global Management since 2023.
Its four pillars—Property Services, Infrastructure Services, New Homes, Connected—deliver projects from social housing retrofits to telecoms roll‑out.
Typical projects include net‑zero home retrofits, water network builds, gas pipeline diversions, and build‑to‑rent schemes.
In Infrastructure, it handles gas, water, and telecoms upgrades; in Property, it tackles building safety, planned maintenance, and regeneration.
Unusually, it owns a telecoms arm deploying mobile and fixed‑line networks, acquired via Great British Communications and 5G rollout expansions.
Its history spans heritage heating installers to modern utility and property group, merging utilities expertise with construction heritage.
Culture + Values
Community Engagement
Customer Focused
Partnership Delivery
Professional and Passionate
Responsible
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Target
Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.
4.5 Mt
CO₂ Capture
Captures 4.5 million metric tons of CO₂ annually through the HyNet pipeline.
250M
Infrastructure Investment
Awarded a £250 million contract for a CO₂ pipeline project.
Committed to reducing our environmental impact through measurable outcomes
Pathway to zero covering scope 1 and 2 operations
Publish direct emissions annually via ESOS and SECR reporting
Use eco welfare cabins (solar/lithium hybrid, rainwater harvesting, non-chemical WC, telematics) to reduce emissions and noise
Support clients’ decarbonisation, including net-zero retrofit of buildings
Placed on LHC Retrofit & Decarbonisation Framework supporting public-sector retrofit energy efficiency
Four strategic pillars (Infrastructure Services, New Homes, Property Services, Connected) embed sustainability actions with KPIs
Inclusion & Diversity
United Living Group mission states: 'to create a more sustainable and inclusive society'
No published DEI strategy or quantitative gender statistics found