Overview
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to sustainable, resilient development. We have 20,500 employees across over 100 countries delivering innovative solutions for clients. Egis is expanding its Water capabilities and recruiting a skilled Water Senior Quantity Surveyor to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line. This period marks a transformative phase for our Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability (P3M CM) UK, Ireland and Europe team.
Location: Midlands-based with UK-wide flexibility. Sector exposure: Water, Environment, Defence, Nuclear. Must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Description
Are you ready to lead commercial strategy across transformative infrastructure programmes? Egis UK is seeking a dynamic Commercial Lead to oversee high-value contracts in the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to expand into Defence and Nuclear. This is your opportunity to shape delivery outcomes, drive commercial excellence, and influence the future of sustainable infrastructure.
If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and delivering impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Role & Impact
You’ll lead a team of commercial professionals across multi-million-pound contracts, providing strategic oversight from procurement through to close-out. You will ensure alignment with project timelines, budgets and risk profiles, and engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and delivery partners to ensure commercial integrity and performance. This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with deep infrastructure experience and a passion for driving value, innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Commercial Leadership: Build, lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high-performing team; support work-winning to review risks and contractual terms; prepare and implement commercial solutions; lead delivery across complex programmes; oversee contract execution, supplier performance and risk mitigation; ensure NEC3/4 and FIDIC contract compliance; guide procurement strategy across all phases
* Project & Cost Management: Support feasibility studies, benchmarking, value management; lead cost planning, estimating and final cost plan presentation; manage post-contract cost variances, valuations and change control; oversee final account negotiation and post-project evaluation
* Stakeholder Engagement & Business Growth: Act as trusted interface with clients, consultants and delivery teams; collaborate with senior leadership to shape client-focused bids; provide commercial insight to strengthen proposal strategy; maintain lessons learned and drive continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong financial modelling experience
* Excellent client-facing and supply chain-facing skills
* Expert commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities
* Experience in managing teams
* Enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate people
* Extensive experience in water, environment, defence or nuclear sectors
* Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
* NEC3/4 contract expertise (Options A, C, E essential)
* Experience with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
* Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
* Line management experience and ability to mentor junior QSs
* Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
* Role subject to client interview and acceptance
Additional Information
We are committed to our planet. Our Egis Foundation funds climate action and educational/social initiatives for a sustainable world. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Applications will be assessed based on experience, essential and desirable criteria, and suitability for the role.
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