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).DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality