Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Package

The Company

Our client is a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the water sector.

With a strong order book and long-term secured workload, they are continuing to grow their commercial team and are looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the Anglian region.

Projects range from established framework schemes through to standalone capital works and complex infrastructure projects, typically valued between £200k and £10m+.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of commercial performance across multiple projects while working within a well-established and highly respected contractor environment.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management, you will be responsible for ensuring robust commercial controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle whilst driving profitability, identifying opportunities and managing risk.

You will play a key role in supporting project delivery teams, mentoring commercial staff and ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Preparation of accurate cost and value reporting at project and business unit level

• Production and management of monthly CVRs, forecasts and commercial plans

• Cash flow forecasting and reporting

• Cost management and financial performance monitoring

• Preparation of applications for payment through to final account settlement

• Identification, management and realisation of commercial opportunities

• Management of commercial risks and mitigation strategies

• Supporting operational teams in driving cost efficiencies and value improvement

• Protecting the business from commercial and contractual risk

Contracts & Procurement

• Administration and management of NEC and IChemE contracts

• Procurement, negotiation and management of subcontract packages

• Post-contract management of subcontractors and supply chain partners

• Management of compensation events, variations and contractual change

• Ensuring contractual compliance and governance requirements are maintained

• Building and maintaining strong supply chain relationships

Stakeholder Management

• Acting as the key commercial contact for clients and project stakeholders

• Working closely with project delivery teams to provide commercial support and guidance

• Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and client representatives on commercial matters

• Supporting senior management with commercial reporting and business performance

Processes & Controls

• Ensuring compliance with internal commercial processes and reporting deadlines

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across commercial functions

• Promoting best practice in commercial management, forecasting and project controls

• Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior commercial team members

Key Requirements

• Proven experience within the civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors

• Strong commercial management experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor level

• Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

• Understanding of Construction Law and contract administration

• Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial performance

• Strong forecasting, cost reporting and CVR experience

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to or contact Jordan Lee on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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