Senior Quantity Surveyor Change Manager (NEC 4)

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 everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means if you work for EGIS you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time