Quantity Surveyor

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).