Junior Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor Location: Durham (Hybrid) Hours: 40 Hours per Week Rate: £318 per day (Ltd – based on 8-hour day) Duration: 12 months + Overview: Our client is an Engineering and Project Services consultancy seeking a Junior Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects in Durham under the Northumbrian Water framework. Reporting to the Frame Manager, you will provide commercial support across multiple live projects within the AMP 8 programme, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a regulated utilities environment on long-term infrastructure investment works. Duties: Support the commercial management of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects Assist with NEC3 / NEC4 contract administration Manage and track Compensation Events and Early Warnings Support subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, and account management Prepare, review, and agree applications for payment Assist with cost forecasting, CVRs, and financial reporting Support change management processes in line with contract requirements Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual corres...