Managing Quantity Surveyor

A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and utility projects across London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work, delivering projects across water, utilities, transport, energy and the built environment sectors.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Working closely with operational teams and senior management, you will drive commercial performance, manage risk and ensure projects are delivered successfully from tender stage through to final account.

Projects range in value from £200k to £10m+ and include both framework and standalone schemes.

• Produce accurate cost and value reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs
• Manage project cash flow and applications for payment
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation and commercial management
• Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including change management and compensation events
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks
• Support project teams with commercial guidance and cost management
• Manage contractual correspondence and stakeholder relationships
• Drive efficiencies and maximise commercial opportunities across projects
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members
• Contribute to business unit profitability and commercial performance

To be considered, you will have:

• Strong experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors
• Proven experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
• Excellent NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial performance
• Strong forecasting, cost reporting and CVR experience
• Previous experience managing or mentoring Quantity Surveyors
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline
• RICS, CICES or working towards professional accreditation
• CSCS Card
• Experience within a direct delivery contracting environment
• Design and Build project experience
• Open-book contract experience

• Competitive salary 
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Leadership and management coaching
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure projects

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, or an established Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.