We are seeking Quantity Surveyors with experience in NEC contract administration, pre-contract procurement, and post-contract commercial management. Candidates should be able to evaluate tenders, navigate procurement legislation, and manage large-scale infrastructure/civil works projects. Highways and airports experience would be required for this position. This role is full-time between London and Heathrow and the position falls inside IR35.

Key Competencies:

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage procurement, contract negotiations, and post-contract commercial management for Infrastructure/Capital Works programs. The role requires collaboration with key stakeholders to develop, execute, and manage both short- and long-term commercial agreements that maximize value, manage risk, and ensure project benefits are delivered.

Key Accountabilities:

·Lead strategic sourcing activities for high-value, complex projects.
·Implement a robust commercial management process to maximize contract benefits, focusing on safety and collaboration with supply chains and stakeholders.
·Engage with the external market on procurement/commercial matters (e.g., new models, market shifts).
·Oversee supplier management, claims management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
·Collaborate with stakeholders and project managers to drive supplier performance and ensure compliance with regulations while adopting commercially sensible approaches.
·Work with project controls and estimating teams to ensure a comprehensive and accurate commercial position is maintained.
The role also requires flexibility to undertake other duties within the procurement function, including potential transfers between categories.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

·Professional qualifications (e.g., MRICS, APM, CEng, CIPS) or the ability to demonstrate equivalent capability.
·At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in construction or professional services in a commercial role.
·Experience with a variety of procurement and contracting models, including NEC.
·Proven experience in large infrastructure programs working alongside project managers, planners, risk managers, and project controls.
·Experience with integrated project teams and supplier partnering organizations.
 
Additional Competencies for Commercial and Contract Management Roles:

This role supports procurement, contract assurance, and post-contract management across a range of sub-programs within Infrastructure and Capital Works. Key activities include managing procurement strategies, driving cost savings, risk mitigation, and enhancing Airport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

·Contribute to the strategic development and delivery of procurement for major projects.
·Research and develop innovative procurement strategies, presenting ideas to senior stakeholders.
·Support large, complex procurement projects that align with broader business strategies.
·Challenge business plans to ensure commercial opportunities are maximized and risks mitigated.
·Collaborate with various procurement teams (infrastructure, technology, etc.) to ensure synergy and best practices.
·Maintain strong relationships with legal and other internal departments for centralized contract amendments.
·Proactively engage stakeholders to align procurement and business strategies.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

·Working toward or holding professional qualifications (e.g., MRICS, CIPS, APM, CEng).
·Graduate-level education in commercial or legal fields, or equivalent experience in procurement/legal roles.
·Experience or interest in NEC-based contracting and various reimbursement models.
·Experience or interest in delivering projects within budgetary constraints and working in a matrix organization.
·Evidence of or commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on 02393 876025 for more information.
 
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