Managing Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Northgate, West Sussex, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Managing Quantity Surveyor
South East (West Sussex & Hampshire)
A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and utility projects across the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of long-term secured work across water, utilities and civil engineering frameworks, offering genuine career progression and the opportunity to lead commercial teams on high-profile projects.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple projects, working closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure successful delivery from tender stage through to final account.
You'll play a key role in driving commercial strategy, managing risk, mentoring commercial teams and ensuring projects achieve their financial objectives.
Projects range from £200k to £10m+, with responsibility for managing multiple schemes simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs
Manage project cash flow and applications for payment
Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and commercial management
Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including change management and compensation events
Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities
Manage stakeholder and client relationships
Support project teams with commercial advice and best practice
Ensure compliance with commercial processes and governance procedures
Mentor and manage Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team
Drive profitability and commercial performance across your portfolio of projects
About You
To be considered, you will have:
Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, water or utilities sectors
Proven experience working for a main contractor
Strong NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills
Experience leading and mentoring commercial teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong forecasting, reporting and cost control experience
Desirable
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
MRICS, MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation
Experience within water and utility frameworks
Experience working within a direct delivery environment
What's On Offer?
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
Flexible benefits package
Leadership and management development
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure projects
If you're an experienced commercial professional looking to take the lead on complex infrastructure projects while progressing your career within a growing and highly respected contractor, we'd love to hear from you
South East (West Sussex & Hampshire)
A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and utility projects across the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of long-term secured work across water, utilities and civil engineering frameworks, offering genuine career progression and the opportunity to lead commercial teams on high-profile projects.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple projects, working closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure successful delivery from tender stage through to final account.
You'll play a key role in driving commercial strategy, managing risk, mentoring commercial teams and ensuring projects achieve their financial objectives.
Projects range from £200k to £10m+, with responsibility for managing multiple schemes simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs
Manage project cash flow and applications for payment
Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and commercial management
Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including change management and compensation events
Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities
Manage stakeholder and client relationships
Support project teams with commercial advice and best practice
Ensure compliance with commercial processes and governance procedures
Mentor and manage Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team
Drive profitability and commercial performance across your portfolio of projects
About You
To be considered, you will have:
Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, water or utilities sectors
Proven experience working for a main contractor
Strong NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills
Experience leading and mentoring commercial teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong forecasting, reporting and cost control experience
Desirable
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
MRICS, MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation
Experience within water and utility frameworks
Experience working within a direct delivery environment
What's On Offer?
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
Flexible benefits package
Leadership and management development
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure projects
If you're an experienced commercial professional looking to take the lead on complex infrastructure projects while progressing your career within a growing and highly respected contractor, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225275089
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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Northgate, West Sussex, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Managing Quantity Surveyor
South East (West Sussex & Hampshire)
A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and utility projects across the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of long-term secured work across water, utilities and civil engineering frameworks, offering genuine career progression and the opportunity to lead commercial teams on high-profile projects.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple projects, working closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure successful delivery from tender stage through to final account.
You'll play a key role in driving commercial strategy, managing risk, mentoring commercial teams and ensuring projects achieve their financial objectives.
Projects range from £200k to £10m+, with responsibility for managing multiple schemes simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs
Manage project cash flow and applications for payment
Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and commercial management
Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including change management and compensation events
Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities
Manage stakeholder and client relationships
Support project teams with commercial advice and best practice
Ensure compliance with commercial processes and governance procedures
Mentor and manage Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team
Drive profitability and commercial performance across your portfolio of projects
About You
To be considered, you will have:
Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, water or utilities sectors
Proven experience working for a main contractor
Strong NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills
Experience leading and mentoring commercial teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong forecasting, reporting and cost control experience
Desirable
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
MRICS, MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation
Experience within water and utility frameworks
Experience working within a direct delivery environment
What's On Offer?
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
Flexible benefits package
Leadership and management development
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure projects
If you're an experienced commercial professional looking to take the lead on complex infrastructure projects while progressing your career within a growing and highly respected contractor, we'd love to hear from you
South East (West Sussex & Hampshire)
A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and utility projects across the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of long-term secured work across water, utilities and civil engineering frameworks, offering genuine career progression and the opportunity to lead commercial teams on high-profile projects.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple projects, working closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure successful delivery from tender stage through to final account.
You'll play a key role in driving commercial strategy, managing risk, mentoring commercial teams and ensuring projects achieve their financial objectives.
Projects range from £200k to £10m+, with responsibility for managing multiple schemes simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs
Manage project cash flow and applications for payment
Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and commercial management
Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including change management and compensation events
Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities
Manage stakeholder and client relationships
Support project teams with commercial advice and best practice
Ensure compliance with commercial processes and governance procedures
Mentor and manage Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team
Drive profitability and commercial performance across your portfolio of projects
About You
To be considered, you will have:
Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, water or utilities sectors
Proven experience working for a main contractor
Strong NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills
Experience leading and mentoring commercial teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong forecasting, reporting and cost control experience
Desirable
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
MRICS, MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation
Experience within water and utility frameworks
Experience working within a direct delivery environment
What's On Offer?
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
Flexible benefits package
Leadership and management development
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure projects
If you're an experienced commercial professional looking to take the lead on complex infrastructure projects while progressing your career within a growing and highly respected contractor, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225275089
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