Quantity Surveyor job at Lanes Group

Lanes Group is hiring: Quantity Surveyor. Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse…

Company: Lanes Group · Work mode: hybrid, partly remote · Contract: Full-time

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.
Department:
Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.
Commercial works closely with operational, delivery, and support teams across the business, providing commercial oversight, contract management, financial control, and strategic guidance to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual obligations.

The team is responsible for protecting and enhancing business value through effective cost management, risk mitigation, procurement support, and stakeholder engagement. By driving commercial best practice and informed decision-making, they help maximise project performance, support sustainable growth, and ensure the business delivers outstanding outcomes for customers and partners.
Purpose of the role:
Yorkshire Water – Wastewater Capital Infrastructure Framework / AMP8 Storm Overflow Reduction Programme
To provide commercial and quantity surveying support across Yorkshire Water’s wastewater capital investment programme, with a particular focus on storm overflow reduction, combined sewer overflow (CSO) prevention and improvement schemes, wastewater network upgrades and associated environmental infrastructure works.
The role is responsible for effective cost management, contract administration, forecasting, change control and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, approved budgets, programme objectives and the client’s commercial procedures.
Working collaboratively with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager, site teams, designers, subcontractors and Yorkshire Water representatives, the Quantity Surveyor will help deliver safe, efficient and commercially controlled infrastructure projects that improve wastewater network performance, reduce storm overflow discharges and protect the environment.
Working environment: A combination of site-based and office-based working across wastewater capital infrastructure projects, with regular engagement with project delivery teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Management and Cost Control
• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated wastewater infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to completion and final account.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, commitments and cash flow projections.
• Monitor actual and forecast expenditure against approved budgets, identifying risks, variances and opportunities for cost savings.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), commercial dashboards and financial forecasts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure timely reporting to the Commercial Manager and wider project team.
• Support value engineering initiatives, cost optimisation and the identification of efficiencies across the programme.
Contract Administration and Change Management
• Administer NEC contracts in accordance with the agreed contract conditions, commercial procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Identify, assess, prepare and manage compensation events, variations and changes to the scope of works.
• Prepare and submit quotations for changes, ensuring costs, programme impacts and supporting records are accurately assessed.
• Assess subcontractor compensation events, quotations, applications and contractual entitlements.
• Maintain change registers, early warning registers and commercial risk and opportunity schedules.
• Support the preparation of contractual notices, assessments and other commercial correspondence within the required timescales.
• Assist in resolving commercial issues proactively, minimising disputes and protecting the contractual and financial position of the business.
Subcontract and Supply Chain Management
• Procure and commercially manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist service providers in line with procurement procedures.
• Prepare enquiries, review quotations, undertake commercial comparisons and support subcontract negotiations.
• Place subcontract orders and ensure appropriate scope definition, pricing, payment terms and contractual obligations are established.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, expenditure, variations and commercial compliance throughout delivery.
• Assess subcontractor applications for payment and certify amounts due in accordance with contractual terms.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain value, productivity and commercial performance.
Measurement, Valuation and Payment
• Undertake measurement and valuation of civil engineering, wastewater and associated infrastructure works.
• Prepare interim applications for payment and valuations, supported by accurate records of completed work and contractual entitlement.
• Assess quantities, rates, dayworks, labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Reconcile measured work against drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, activity schedules or other applicable pricing documents.
• Ensure payment applications, supporting evidence and commercial records are submitted accurately and within required deadlines.
• Manage outstanding applications, disputed valuations, accruals and final account items.
Wastewater Infrastructure and Storm Overflow Projects
• Provide commercial support for projects involving combined sewer overflows, storm overflow reduction, wastewater pumping stations, sewer networks and associated treatment infrastructure.
• Support the commercial delivery of civil engineering works, including excavations, earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, chambers, pipelines, drainage, access arrangements and reinstatement.
• Manage the commercial aspects of storage tanks, attenuation facilities, flow control systems, screening equipment, pumping installations and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and telemetry works, where applicable.
• Work with engineering and design teams to understand technical requirements, scope development, design changes and their commercial implications.
• Assess the cost and programme implications of ground conditions, access constraints, temporary works, traffic management, live operational environments and interfaces with existing assets.
• Support the commercial assessment of design development, construction methodology changes, unforeseen site conditions and additional works.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the environmental and regulatory objectives underpinning each project, including reducing storm overflow discharges and improving water quality.
Programme Reporting and Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial considerations are incorporated into planning, procurement and construction decisions.
• Attend progress meetings, commercial reviews, risk workshops and subcontractor meetings.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial information to support project governance, financial reporting and programme-level decision-making.
• Monitor progress against the programme and assess the financial implications of delays, disruption and changes to the planned sequence of works.
• Liaise with Yorkshire Water representatives, designers, delivery partners and supply chain members to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Contribute to collaborative working, continuous improvement and the consistent application of framework procedures.
Risk Management, Compliance and Final Accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring these are recorded, assessed and regularly reviewed.
• Maintain comprehensive records of instructions, quotations, valuations, variations, site records and contractual communications.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures, delegated authority limits, procurement requirements and relevant contractual obligations.
• Support internal and client audits by maintaining accurate, transparent and traceable commercial records.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontractor and project final accounts.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to improvements in cost certainty, commercial processes and project delivery.
Skills and Experience
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within civil engineering, water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure construction.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts, preferably NEC3 or NEC4.
• Experience in cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management, procurement and subcontract administration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, activity schedules, bills of quantities and construction programmes.
• Understanding of civil engineering construction methods and the commercial challenges associated with infrastructure delivery.
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and meet reporting deadlines.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial reporting systems.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge costs, negotiate with the supply chain and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
Qualifications:
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a relevant construction discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working towards, or membership of, RICS, CIOB or another relevant professional body is desirable.
• Relevant water industry, NEC contract management or infrastructure commercial experience is advantageous.
Key Objectives:
The successful candidate will contribute to:
• Maintaining accurate project forecasts and effective cost control.
• Maximising commercial recovery and ensuring changes are properly assessed and valued.
• Achieving timely subcontractor procurement, payment and final account agreement.
• Minimising commercial risk, cost overruns and contractual disputes.
• Supporting the delivery of Yorkshire Water’s wastewater capital investment programme within approved budgets and timescales.
• Delivering value for money while supporting environmental improvements and the reduction of storm overflow discharges.
Living the Company Values
By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.
Your Contribution to the company:
• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’
Equality, Diversion & Inclusion
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.