Quantity Surveyor
1 day ago
Lancaster
Associate Quantity Surveyor (Temporary – AMP8 Infrastructure Framework) Location: Lancaster / North West UK (site travel possible) Duration: 6–12 months (with potential extension) Reporting to: Senior QS / Commercial Manager The Role You will be embedded within the commercial team delivering the AMP8 programme for a major utility / infrastructure client. Your key responsibilities will include: • Assist in the commercial management of civil/utility infrastructure projects under the AMP8 framework (for example water/wastewater network upgrades)., • Prepare and maintain monthly cost/value reports (CVRs), cash-flow forecasts and cost reconciliations., • Produce interim valuations and final account submissions., • Manage subcontractor procurement, subcontract orders, change control, variation quantification and cost tracking., • Interpret and administer contract forms (NEC3/NEC4 preferred) and ensure compliance with contractual procedures., • Liaise with project delivery teams, client stakeholders and supply chain to monitor progress, cost risk and commercial value., • Support the senior QS in maintaining contemporaneous records of costs, claims, variations and entitlement maximisation., • Assist with risk management, budget updates and highlight early warnings of cost/contract exposure., • Facilitate close-out of subcontractor accounts and support dispute resolution where required. Requirements Essential: • Proven quantity surveying experience in civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure delivery frameworks. (Experience on AMP frameworks is highly desirable.), • Demonstrable knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/4) and standard construction/utility contract procedures., • Strong competence in cost/value reconciliation, valuations, cash-flow analysis and commercial reporting., • Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with commercial systems and reporting., • Good communication and stakeholder management skills; able to engage with site teams, subcontractors and clients., • Ability to work in a fast-moving, multi-project environment and effectively prioritise workload. Desirable: • Experience within a water utility or similar infrastructure sector (clean water, wastewater, pipelines, pumping stations)., • Experience working under the AMP8 programme or other long-term utility frameworks., • Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; working towards or full chartered status (MRICS/ICES)., • Local to Lancashire/North West (commutable to Lancaster) or willing to travel and site-visit as required., • Exposure to subcontractor procurement and managing multiple package accounts. What We Offer • Competitive daily/weekly rate (depending on experience) for the temporary contract., • Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure framework (AMP8) with high visibility and strong project pipeline., • Exposure to multiple live projects, development of commercial skills and interface with senior stakeholders., • Potential extension or permanent opportunity depending on performance and project pipeline., • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements may be considered (office in Lancaster, site visits as required).