Managing Quantity Surveyor – Regional Civil Engineering | Highways & Infrastructure
The Opportunity
An established and expanding civil engineering business is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take the commercial lead across a portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects throughout the South West. This role sits within a growing self-delivery division delivering regional infrastructure schemes for a range of clients including:
Local Authorities
National Highways
Private Developers
Tier 1 Main Contractors Operating from Taunton, this position offers the chance to take ownership of a strong and diverse pipeline of work while playing a key role in supporting the continued commercial growth of the region.
The Business
This regional civil engineering team delivers a wide range of infrastructure works including:
New build highways projects
Public realm and urban infrastructure improvements
Framework delivery packages
Bridge and structural works Project values range from reactive maintenance schemes through to major infrastructure projects exceeding £10m, supported by a stable and expanding workload across the South West.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will hold overall commercial responsibility for a number of self-delivered highways and civil engineering projects. Working closely with operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in line with robust commercial processes.
With a regional turnover of approximately £20m, the role will also involve supporting and guiding a commercial team ranging from Assistant QS through to Senior QS, helping to strengthen commercial performance and consistency across the region.
Key duties will include:
Overseeing commercial performance across multiple highways and infrastructure projects
Administering and managing NEC contracts in line with best practice
Producing and managing CVRs, forecasts and financial reports
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
Contributing to pricing and tender submissions where required
Supporting the development and mentoring of junior commercial staff
Working closely with operational teams and key clients to drive successful project delivery The position typically operates on a hybrid working model, with around three days on site or in the Taunton office and two days working from home, depending on project requirements.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking to speak with commercially strong Managing Quantity Surveyors who have experience delivering regional civil engineering or highways projects.
You will ideally offer:
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience working on highways or infrastructure schemes
Previous experience managing or mentoring junior QS team members
A proactive and solutions-oriented approach
Confidence engaging with clients and operational teams
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Professional membership (desirable but not essential) The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative and supportive regional team environment.
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
£7,500 car allowance
Private healthcare
Pension and life assurance
25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
Hybrid working arrangement
Enhanced parental benefits
Clear long-term career progression within a growing infrastructure business Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take on broader responsibility within a thriving regional civil engineering business — offering genuine influence over projects and regional growth, without the bureaucracy often found in larger corporate environments