Senior Quantity Surveyor - Change Manager (NEC 4)

Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK & Ireland we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, the applicant will require knowledge and experience in pre and post contract management and procurement within commercial contract management in the rail and infrastructure sector.

You will be expected to utilise experience and knowledge of supplier relationships and contract management to drive efficiencies in the supply chain.  Working as part of projects and programmes to deliver the strategic aims of their designated portfolios.

Role Purpose

To provide senior commercial, contract and change management support to the HS2 Track DJV, acting on behalf of the Consultant under NEC4. The role ensures robust cost assurance, change control, and NEC compliance across professional services delivery, safeguarding client value and supporting successful programme outcomes.

This role will be based out of our London office. 

Job Description

NEC4 Contract Administration

• Administer NEC4 in line with HS2 commercial procedures and governance
• Manage:
  • Compensation Events (CEs) – preparation, assessment, negotiation, agreement
  • NCE/Early warning process and risk reduction
• Ensure compliance with time-barring, notification, and acceptance procedures
• Support the Project Manager / Commercial Lead function under NEC contract

Change & Risk Management

• Lead evaluation of scope changes and CE submissions from the DJV
• Provide robust cost and programme impact analysis
• Maintain and update commercial risk registers

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key interface between:
  • HS2 project team / Client functions
  • HS2 Track DJV (Egis and JV interfaces)
  • Internal Egis project teams
• Provide clear commercial advice to senior stakeholders
• Support engagement across multi-disciplinary rail delivery environment

Reporting & Governance

• Produce and maintain:
  • Weekly / Monthly cost reports
  • CE registers and trackers
  • Financial dashboards for leadership review
• Ensure compliance with:
  • HS2Track DJV commercial standards
  • Egis internal governance
• Maintain full audit trail of commercial decisions

Key Deliverables

• Cost forecasts and outturn positions
• Assessed and agreed Compensation Events
• Commercial risk and opportunity assessments
• Monthly cost and performance reports
• Final account / contract close-out documentation

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Extensive experience in major infrastructure / rail
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4  (essential)
• Proven track record in:
  • Cost management of NEC4
  • Compensation Event assessment
  • Commercial assurance on client/consultancy side

Desirable

• HS2 project experience or familiarity with HS2 governance frameworks
• Experience with Track systems, rail engineering, or multidisciplinary design JV environment
• Professional Membership
• MRICS / working towards chartership preferred

Core Competencies 

Technical Excellence

• Deep expertise in NEC4 contract mechanics
• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• Ability to interrogate cost data and fee models

Commercial Acumen

• Applies sound judgement to protect client value and programme outcomes
• Proactively identifies and mitigates financial risk

Collaboration & Influence

• Works effectively across client, DJV, and supplier interfaces
• Builds trusted relationships in a high-pressure delivery environment

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely cost forecasting and reporting
• Efficient agreement of Compensation Events (minimising backlog/disputes)
• Positive audit outcomes and full governance compliance
• Effective commercial support to Track DJV delivery objectives

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At EGIS, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.