Managing Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Programme

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure programme delivering long-term capital works across the water and civil engineering sectors.

This is a senior commercial leadership position offering genuine ownership of project performance across a diverse portfolio of works, ranging from reactive maintenance and asset improvement schemes to multi-million-pound infrastructure projects.

Working within a collaborative delivery environment, you'll support the successful delivery of water infrastructure, utilities, pipelines, treatment works, and wider civil engineering projects delivered under NEC and framework-based contracts. With a strong pipeline of secured work already in place, this role offers both long-term stability and excellent career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects from inception through to final account

• Produce and manage cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting

• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and commercial administration

• Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including compensation events, change control, and applications for payment

• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement

• Provide commercial guidance and support to operational and project delivery teams

• Monitor commercial performance, identify risks, and maximise value across project delivery

Qualifications

• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or the water sector

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (IChemE experience advantageous)

• Proven track record in commercial management, forecasting, and subcontract administration

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or CICES) desirable, or working towards accreditation

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Company pension and life assurance

• Private medical cover (where applicable)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days

• Flexible benefits package

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

• Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure frameworks

• Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects

• Clear career development and progression opportunities

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence major infrastructure delivery, lead commercial performance, and build a long-term career within a growing sector, we'd love to hear from you.