At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts and ensure compliance on major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Vision Survey, a leading surveying firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and a range of employee perks.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with continuous training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Five years' experience in infrastructure and chartered membership required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Department: Business Support
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: 2 days working from home (flexible)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
About the Company
Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point. As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Crawley. This is a key role responsible for the commercial and contractual management of contracts across infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery in line with requirements, budgets and risk controls, while protecting Vision Survey's commercial position. The ideal candidate will be a chartered professional with a minimum of five years' experience on the contractor side of infrastructure projects. They will bring proven expertise managing NEC contracts, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients whilst maintaining rigorous contractual compliance.
Commercial Management and Contract Administration
- Administer contracts, including NEC4 ECC, ECS, PSC and bespoke forms
- Ensure compliance with contractual procedures, notices and timescales
- Support commercial management of the Accepted Programme
- Maintain auditable contractual and commercial records
Compensation Events and Change Control
- Identify, notify, manage and assess Compensation Events in accordance with clause 60
- Prepare and assess quotations including Defined Cost, risk allowances and programme impact
- Ensure Early Warnings are raised and managed in line with clause 15
- Support negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events
Payment and Cash Flow Management
- Prepare applications for payment in line with payment schedules
- Ensure compliance with the Construction Act payment regime
- Monitor cash flow, Defined Cost recovery and disallowed cost risk
Subcontract and Supply Chain Management
- Prepare tender documents, analyse returns and support procurement
- Draft, review and administer subcontracts and purchase orders
- Assess and certify subcontractor applications for payment
- Issue Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices in accordance with the Construction Act
- Ensure appropriate flow‑down of main contract obligations
- Manage subcontract payments, variations and final accounts
Cost Control and Forecasting
- Prepare forecasts and cost reports
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
- Maintain commercial risk registers
Stakeholder and Client Interface
- Liaise with Project Managers, clients and supply chain partners
- Support a collaborative culture while protecting Vision's commercial interests
- Manage final assessment processes and close out Compensation Events and commercial matters
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Minimum five years' experience in the infrastructure sector on the contractor side
- Proven experience managing NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
- Strong understanding of Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Defined Cost
- Experience issuing Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB or ICES)
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
- Strong commercial judgement and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
Desirable
- Experience working on aviation infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with site surveys or site investigation works
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
- Flexible working options post probation
- Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers, gym memberships and spa days
- Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and free Virtual 24/7 GP Service
- Life Insurance
- Referral Scheme of up to £1,000
- Recognition scheme and Service Awards
- Continuous on-the-job training and development
Equal Opportunities
Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
Quantity Surveyor in Crawley employer: Vision Survey Ltd
At Vision Survey, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and innovative work culture in Crawley, West Sussex. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, health insurance, and a recognition scheme. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values excellence, teamwork, and integrity while contributing to major civil engineering projects across the UK.
