Managing Quantity Surveyor in Ramsgate, Kent

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project in Kent.

This is a senior commercial position, suited to someone who has experience managing significant project values, leading commercial teams and driving commercial performance across a complex infrastructure project.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take a lead role within the project commercial team, overseeing commercial performance and supporting the wider project leadership team.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the commercial team
• Overseeing the commercial performance of the project
• Managing cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
• Reviewing commercial risks and opportunities
• Leading subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations
• Managing change, variations and compensation events
• Ensuring effective cost control and commercial governance
• Supporting project strategy and delivery from a commercial perspective
• Managing client and subcontractor relationships
• Reviewing and challenging commercial performance across the project
• Mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors

We're looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in major civils, infrastructure or complex engineering projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant NEC experience
• Experience managing commercial teams
• A strong track record on major infrastructure projects
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing change, risk and commercial reporting
• Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation experience
• The ability to operate at both project and strategic level
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

This is a chance to take a senior commercial position on a major infrastructure project in Kent, working alongside an established project team and having genuine influence over commercial strategy and delivery.

If you're an experienced MQS looking for your next major project, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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