Managing Quantity Surveyor

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior commercial leadership position, overseeing commercial performance across a significant AMP8 infrastructure programme.

Working alongside senior commercial stakeholders, you'll be responsible for leading and developing a sizeable commercial team, driving financial performance and ensuring effective commercial governance across the programme.

the role offers hybrid working, flexibility around working hours and the opportunity to contribute to a substantial, long-term programme of investment within the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial performance and financial reporting across multiple projects and business units.

• Lead, manage and develop a sizeable team of Quantity Surveyors.

• Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, forecasting and commercial control.

• Manage cash flow, valuations, invoicing and supplier payments.

• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance procedures.

• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations, valuations and commercial management.

• Work closely with procurement teams to implement programme and project procurement strategies.

• Provide senior commercial reporting, highlighting business performance, risks and opportunities.

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.

• Significant experience in a senior commercial management position within a Tier 1 main contracting environment.

• Proven experience managing and developing sizeable commercial teams.

• Background within water, utilities or regulated infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract and current Construction Law.

• Extensive experience in commercial reporting, cost control and financial management.

• Strong subcontractor procurement and commercial management experience.

• Experience delivering procurement strategies alongside wider commercial teams.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Hybrid working.

• Flexible working hours.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on a major AMP8 water infrastructure programme.

• Senior-level commercial responsibility and team leadership.

• Long-term opportunity within an established Tier 1 contractor.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor with a background in Tier 1 contracting and water or utilities infrastructure, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. A Basic DBS check will also be required.