Managing Quantity Surveyor
11 days ago
Llantrisant
Managing Quantity Surveyor (Water) Llantrisant Permanent salary + benefits package We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take a leadership role within a civil engineering and infrastructure delivery business specialising in water, wastewater and associated utilities projects. This is a senior commercial position, leading the Quantity Surveying function across a portfolio of high-value schemes and contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial performance. Role Purpose As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead, develop and manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multi-discipline infrastructure projects. You will provide strategic commercial leadership, mentor and manage a team of surveyors, and be a key point of contact for commercial, project and senior leadership teams throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and direction to the commercial / QS team, fostering high performance and collaboration, • Oversee the commercial management of major contracts across water, wastewater, civils, and utilities frameworks, • Lead development of cost plans, estimations, budgets, cashflow forecasts, variations and final accounts, • Manage contract administration including NEC4 (or relevant) contract procedures, compensation events and change control, • Lead risk and opportunity management, ensuring commercial risks are identified, quantified and mitigated, • Review and approve commercial submissions, valuations and reporting for senior management and clients, • Support bid and tender submissions with commercial input (pricing strategy, assumptions, cost models, • Mentor, coach and develop QS team members, supporting capability building and career progression, • Liaise closely with clients, project directors, planners, design and delivery teams to drive commercial performance, • Prepare accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders Candidate Requirements • Proven experience in a senior commercial / managing QS role (typically 8+ years), • Strong background in water and utilities infrastructure commercial delivery, • Extensive experience with NEC4 contracts (essential), JCT or similar contract forms, • Demonstrable contractor background — ideally in civil engineering / infrastructure projects, • Proven ability to lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors Skills • Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen, • Strong negotiation and contract management skills, • High standard of communication and stakeholder engagement, • Ability to lead and influence across multi-disciplinary teams, • Advanced competency in cost management software and reporting tools, • Strong analytical, organisational and time-management capabilities Qualifications • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline (desirable), • Professional membership (e.g., MRICS, CIOB) desirable, • Full UK Driving Licence If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch