Managing Quantity Surveyor

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your commercial career with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor?

Our client is looking for a commercially driven professional to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, ranging from £200k to £10m+, including long-term frameworks, bespoke schemes and emergency works.

You'll work closely with project delivery teams and senior management, providing commercial guidance, managing risk and identifying opportunities to improve project performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of commercial strategy across multiple projects, influence business performance and help develop a growing infrastructure team.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll oversee commercial performance across a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring effective cost control, accurate forecasting and strong contract management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Commercial Management

Lead cost control, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial reporting.
Oversee monthly cost value reporting and commercial reviews at project and business unit level.
Manage applications for payment, valuations and final account settlements.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities, driving efficiencies and protecting project margins.
Work closely with delivery teams to improve performance and maximise project value.
Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams.

Contracts & Procurement

Manage contract and subcontract agreements, including NEC forms of contract.
Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and post-contract management.
Identify and manage contractual risks, opportunities and change.
Support negotiations relating to variations, claims and additional payments.
Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and the wider supply chain.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Ensure compliance with commercial procedures, governance requirements and reporting deadlines.
Identify opportunities to improve commercial systems, processes and ways of working.
Share best practice and support the development of commercial teams.
Provide commercial insight and challenge to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery.

About You

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in construction or civil engineering and the confidence to influence project and business performance.

You'll ideally have:

Significant experience in a commercial role within construction or civil engineering.
A strong understanding of NEC contracts and construction law.
Proven experience in commercial management, subcontract procurement and cost control.
Experience managing forecasts, valuations, cost analysis and final accounts.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

The following would also be advantageous:

RICS, CIOB or CICES membership, or working towards professional accreditation.
A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Experience working for a main contractor or direct delivery organisation.
Knowledge of estimating and wider commercial strategy.
A relevant CSCS card.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Company pension and life assurance.
Private medical cover.
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.
Company vehicle, car allowance or green car scheme, depending on the role.
Flexible benefits through salary sacrifice schemes.
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
Leadership and management training.
Career development through mentoring, coaching and professional training.
Regular performance reviews and progression planning.
Continuous service awards.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can influence commercial strategy, lead by example and contribute to major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.