Managing Quantity Surveyor
4 days ago
Swansea
Managing Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure, Swansea, South Wales A leading infrastructure contractor delivering essential water and wastewater projects across South Wales is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations on a £40m per annum framework. The work involves high-volume, low-value projects that are critical to maintaining and upgrading the region's water networks. This is a senior position and a key hire for my clients growing delivery team offering autonomy and commercial influence across a major regional framework. Role Overview The Managing Quantity Surveyor will oversee commercial delivery across multiple workstreams within the water infrastructure framework. The role combines hands-on contract management with strategic leadership, ensuring commercial performance, compliance, and consistency across all projects. Key Responsibilities • Build, Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, setting commercial standards and driving performance., • Manage all pre- and post-contract commercial activities, including cost planning, forecasting, and reporting., • Ensure adherence to NEC contract conditions and client governance requirements., • Oversee procurement and subcontract management strategies to maintain cost efficiency and mitigate risk., • Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior leadership, maintaining alignment with financial and delivery targets., • Support the continuous improvement of commercial frameworks and best practice within the business., • Liaise directly with client representatives, ensuring clarity and consistency on scope, budget, and performance metrics. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in a senior or managing QS role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors., • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience under NEC contracts., • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline., • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability., • Track record of managing commercial delivery across multi-project or framework environments. Desirable Requirements • Chartered with the RICS or equivalent professional body., • Familiarity with public sector procurement and compliance frameworks., • Experience within water capital delivery or asset renewal programmes. Benefits and Career Development • Starting salary of £70,000 to £85,000, • Company car or car allowance (£5,000) (EV/hybrid options available)., • Contributory pension scheme and life assurance., • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays., • Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP service., • Access to extensive retail and lifestyle discounts., • Structured career development with ongoing technical and leadership training. If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a better opportunity, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.