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Senior 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 Senior 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 Water Cost & Commercial Lead, 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 ManagementAdministration of NEC3 and NEC4 ECC contracts, particularly Options A, C and E Budget management and cost controlPayment assessment and support with payment certificationDefined Cost assessment and cost forecastingManagement of commercial records and contractual documentationBuilding collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders

Pre-Contract Services

Feasibility studies and cost planningPreparation of tender documentationTender evaluation and procurement supportRisk identification and management

Post-Contract Services:

Contract administration and compliance managementCost reporting and valuationAssessment and negotiation of compensation events and variationsClaims management and dispute resolutionAgreement 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 disciplineChartered status with RICS, or significant progress towards chartershipStrong post-graduate experience within the Water, Environmental, Rail and/or Nuclear sectorsDemonstrable NEC3/NEC4 contract administration experience, particularly Options A, C and EExperience of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI)Strong commercial, contractual and cost management skillsRisk management experienceKnowledge of CDM RegulationsPrevious line management or mentoring experienceCSCS card (Water Hygiene Card desirable)Experience working client-side with contractors and joint venturesAbility to attend site and project offices a minimum of three days per weekRight to work in the UK

Whats On Offer?

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmesClear career development and progression pathwaysSupport towards RICS chartership and ongoing professional developmentExposure to multiple infrastructure sectorsFlexible and collaborative working environmentCompetitive 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. 07990807561

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

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Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Exeter
£Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Infrastructure | Utilities | Cost Management | Consultancy

Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with a leading global project and cost management consultancy as they continue to grow their Infrastructure team in Exeter.
Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of work, our client is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes across the South West and wider UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused professionals who are looking to work on high-value, complex projects within highly regulated sectors, whilst benefiting from structured career progression and exposure to industry-leading clients.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver quantity surveying and cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, estimates and financial reporting.Administer contracts and manage change control procedures.Support procurement activities, tender evaluations and contract awards.Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to clients and project teams.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.Support the successful delivery of projects in line with programme, cost and quality objectives.

Experience Required

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within major infrastructure projects.Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including NEC forms of contract.Experience in cost management, procurement, forecasting and financial reporting.Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and work within multidisciplinary project teams.Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

Preferred Sector Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply:

Water and UtilitiesHighways and TransportationRail InfrastructureNuclearEnergyDefenceAviationOther highly regulated infrastructure environments

Desirable

Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards professional accreditation.Consultancy experience.Experience working within major frameworks or programme-based delivery environments.Familiarity with large-scale capital projects and regulated industries.

Whats on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join one of the industrys most respected consultancies, delivering some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects. Youll benefit from a collaborative culture, long-term career development, flexible working and the chance to work on complex programmes that make a real impact.

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

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