Managing Quantity Surveyor (@one Alliance

Overview

The Vacancy –
Managing Quantity Surveyor (Project Commercial Manager) with Binnies (an RSK Group company) @one Alliance.

Location:

Peterborough. This role supports Anglian Water’s capital investment programme during the AMP8 period.

Benefits include a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension, 33 days annual leave, paid volunteering day, enhanced parental leave, private medical cover, annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance).

• Management of Commercials:
  Ensure robust cost estimates aligned with project scope;
  Lead and support commercial and procurement strategies alongside Senior Buyers;
  Ensure tender processes are followed correctly;
  Ensure subcontracts are accurately prepared, reflect agreed scope, and are managed in line with contractual requirements.

• Robust Cost Management:
  Provide accurate live forecasting aligned to the project programme and WBS/CBS;
  Monitor actual costs against baseline estimates, challenging variances where required;
  Report on cost performance, identifying causes of variance and implementing resolutions.

• Contract Management:
  Ensure Alliance contracts are administered correctly;
  Oversee timely issue of Early Warnings and advise the IPL on compliance matters;
  Maintain accurate records for audit and cost assurance purposes;
  Ensure final accounts are prepared accurately and on time.

• Project & Programme Risk:
  Ensure mitigation plans are in place and implemented;
  Proactively manage opportunities and efficiency initiatives;
  Monitor progress against efficiency plans and report variances to the IPL;
  Report any withheld, disputed, or disallowed costs.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead and manage a small commercial team;
  Mentor, develop, and support team members.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally:

• Be degree educated and hold RICS, CIOB, or CICES accreditation
• Have demonstrable experience managing complex, multi-million-pound projects
• Be confident managing change and challenging decisions constructively
• Have strong experience working with the NEC suite of contracts
• Bring excellent negotiating, estimating, and stakeholder management skills

You’ll operate with a high level of integrity and fairness, acting as the commercial conscience of the IPL. You’ll champion collaboration, open communication, and accountability, leading with a strong commercial focus. Thriving under pressure comes naturally to you, as does leading and supporting your team with a supportive, empathetic approach, while building strong and effective working relationships.

If the opportunity to join an industry-leading Alliance appeals to you and you’re looking to make a real impact within environmental and infrastructure delivery, apply today.

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. We are part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services business. RSK operates as a group of businesses working together to deliver growth and value for clients and employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and a people-first culture.

Benefits include private health insurance, income protection, high street vouchers, life assurance, annual leave purchase, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, mental health support, and an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.