Managing quantity surveyor

Job Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering

As part of its continued growth and a strong pipeline of successful tenders, a major construction contractor is seeking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team, working on high-profile civil engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a privately owned contractor with ambitious long-term growth plans. You will become one of four Managing Quantity Surveyors reporting directly to the Commercial Director, with genuine opportunities to progress into a Commercial Manager position as the business continues to expand.

The company delivers technically challenging heavy civil engineering schemes across:

• Earthworks
• Highways
• Rail infrastructure projects

With a turnover approaching £1 billion across multiple business divisions, the business works with some of the UKs largest landowners and developers. Despite its size, the company has retained an inclusive, family-oriented culture with excellent staff retention, strong leadership, and ongoing investment in training and development.

This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and civil engineering projects while developing your career within a forward-thinking contractor.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead commercial activities on civil engineering projects valued between £10m and £50m.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring Quantity Surveying teams
• Full post-contract commercial management
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Cost, value, and change reporting
• Managing compensation events and contractual change
• Attending and leading client meetings
• Supporting commercial strategy and project delivery
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements

Requirements

To be considered for this Managing Quantity Surveyor role, you should have:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor on projects valued at £10m+
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, rail, or earthworks projects
• Excellent commercial management and stakeholder engagement skills

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Managing QS role, or an established Managing Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor.

Why Apply?

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Clear pathway to Commercial Manager
• Major infrastructure and civil engineering projects
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Privately owned, financially stable contractor
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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