Lanes Group is one of the UK's leading utility services providers, with almost 5,000 employees delivering essential services nationwide. As one Lanes Group, we combine specialist expertise, innovation and a customer-first approach to provide industry-leading solutions across the sectors we serve. With annual revenues exceeding £650 million, we are a growing business that offers exciting opportunities, a collaborative culture and the chance to make a real impact. Join us and be part of an organisation that values diversity, invests in development and helps people build successful careers.
As part of the Lanes Group, Sapphire Utilities delivers Yorkshire Water's Wastewater Capital Projects, managing a wide range of infrastructure improvement and asset renewal schemes. From network upgrades and sewer rehabilitation to rising mains and capital investment projects, the team plays a vital role in improving the resilience and long-term performance of essential wastewater infrastructure across the region.
Purpose of the role:
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for supporting the commercial management of projects and contracts, ensuring that works are delivered in a commercially effective and contractually compliant manner. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors, the role focuses on cost control, contract administration, valuation of works, change management, and maximising commercial opportunities.
The Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in protecting and enhancing project profitability while supporting the successful delivery of high-quality services for our clients.
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Support the effective commercial management of assigned projects and contracts from inception through to final account.
- Maintain a strong understanding of contract requirements and communicate contractual obligations and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in reviewing commercial processes and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Ensure the accurate administration of contracts, including cost control, value management, and maintenance of contemporaneous records.
- Monitor project performance and utilise commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Support operational teams with day-to-day commercial and contractual matters.
- Prepare and submit applications for payment, invoices, and supporting documentation in accordance with contractual requirements and timescales.
- Assist in the management of change control processes, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Variations, and other contractual notifications.
- Maximise the recovery of contractual entitlements and ensure all commercial opportunities are captured.
- Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, cost/value reconciliations, and financial statements for assigned projects.
- Work closely with operational and finance teams to monitor project performance and maintain an accurate understanding of financial positions.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including procurement support, valuations, payments, and final account settlements.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Carry out any additional duties reasonably required to support the commercial function and wider business objectives.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
- Experience working within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Groundworks, or a related sector.
- Sound understanding of commercial management principles and contract administration.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
- Good understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC contracts where applicable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build positive client relationships whilst protecting the company's commercial interests.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience working on Capital Projects or major infrastructure programmes.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and supply chain partners.
- Professional membership or working towards membership of RICS, ICES, or a similar professional body.
- Experience working within the water, utilities, or regulated infrastructure sectors.
Benefits:
Holidays: 24 days (Plus Bank Holidays)
Company Car/Car Allowance
Company Pension
Living the Company Values:
By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, this role holder is expected to:
- Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
- Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
- Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
- Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
- Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.
Your Contribution to the company:
- Strive to be always positive and constructive
- Adhere to all company policies
- Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
- Help others through communicating clearly
- Deliver on commitments
- Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
- Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
