Managing Quantity Surveyor

Your new company

You will be joining a Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. The business has a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and utilities schemes within regulated environments and is currently on a significant long-term framework programme.

With a focus on collaboration, innovation and employee development, the organisation offers a supportive environment where commercial professionals are empowered to take ownership, drive performance and contribute to long-term project success.

Your new role

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure framework programme. You will take responsibility for overseeing the commercial function across multiple projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and effective risk management.

You will lead and develop a team of commercial staff, ensuring workloads are managed effectively while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance. You will work closely with operational teams, supply chain partners and client representatives to manage variations, maximise value and ensure successful project outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme, influence commercial strategy and play a key role in delivering long-term infrastructure improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience in a senior commercial role within a main contracting environment
• Proven ability to manage and develop commercial teams
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience across infrastructure, civil engineering or utilities projects
• Demonstrable track record of cost reporting, CVR management and forecasting
• Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation and contract administration
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage risk, drive commercial performance and influence project outcomes

(Experience within regulated utilities or water frameworks would be highly advantageous.)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate and salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a long-term, high-value infrastructure framework
• Clear career progression within a leading Tier 1 contractor
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working options available
• Exposure to major projects and senior stakeholders

What you need to do now

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