Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Warrington (Hybrid working - 2 days from home / 3 days from site or office)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Infrastructure / Utilities / Energy
Contract Type: NEC4 (Options C & E)
About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established international engineering and industrial services provider with a strong presence in regulated sectors such as energy, utilities, and complex process environments. With thousands of employees and an expanding portfolio, they are involved in delivering multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects that support the UK’s critical national infrastructure.
As part of a nationally significant upgrade programme, they are delivering a framework of infrastructure projects designed to enhance the security and resilience of key energy assets. These long-term programmes are structured under NEC4 contracts and form part of a major strategic investment in the UK’s energy future.
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to take ownership of the commercial delivery of three large-scale energy infrastructure upgrade projects. These projects are part of a national programme focused on modernising critical infrastructure across multiple UK sites.
You will be a senior figure in the commercial function, responsible for ensuring best-practice contract administration, commercial governance, and supplier performance. The role provides the chance to lead commercial teams across a diverse project portfolio, contribute to strategic decisions, and shape the commercial direction of major programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide full lifecycle commercial leadership across multiple infrastructure projects (FEED to close-out).
* Manage cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting using SAP and other internal tools.
* Ensure consistent and compliant NEC4 contract management, including EWN, CE, and change procedures.
* Liaise with client-side representatives to certify payment applications, agree variations, and manage commercial risk.
* Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and Senior QSs, providing guidance across multiple locations.
* Work closely with change managers and supply chain leads to commercially manage variations, reprogramming, and performance.
* Maintain strong commercial records and audit trails in line with governance standards.
* Participate in monthly project board meetings and commercial reviews.
* Support strategic decision-making on procurement, buildability, and subcontractor engagement.
Project Context
* Scope includes civil, electrical, and fabrication work to secure key infrastructure assets.
* Projects are located across England / Wales and are at different stages of the design lifecycle
* Projects involve operating within live environments and require careful management of seasonal construction windows.
* Sites vary in complexity, with some having limited legacy data, creating a need for proactive change and variation management.
Experience & Qualifications
* 7–10+ years’ commercial experience, ideally working on NEC3/4 projects (Options C & E preferred).
* Strong track record delivering large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or industrial programmes.
* Skilled in cost forecasting, change management, subcontractor engagement, and contract compliance.
* Confident supporting and mentoring commercial teams in a multi-project environment.
* Familiarity with contract management platforms and enterprise systems.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS) desirable.
What’s on Offer
* Join a high-performing and growing commercial team working on nationally important energy projects.
* Long-term job security on a framework with significant future pipeline.
* Flexible working model with minimal office requirements and autonomy in how you manage your work.
* Competitive salary and benefits, with clear career development opportunities.
ciaran@commercialtalentsolutions.com
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