Managing Quantity Surveyor - Lead a £30m MEICA Division - Cambridge Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor (MEICA / Water) Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 Car / Car Allowance Package We are representing a leading main contractor and supporting them with their search for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to head up their thriving MEICA business unit in Cambridge. This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially strong QS to step into a pivotal leadership role, taking ownership of a £30m per annum division within the water utilities sector. You'll be the commercial lead shaping its growth, profitability, and long-term success. The Role This is more than a traditional surveying role - it's about leadership and influence. As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will: Take full commercial responsibility for the £30m MEICA division, driving financial performance and strategy Lead on tenders, bids and pre-contract negotiations, ensuring a profitable pipeline of work Oversee commercial management across all live projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and NEC contracts Act as the NEC contract expert, managing risk and safeguarding entitlements Mentor and grow a small commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture Deliver robust financial reporting, CVRs, cost control and cash flow managementAbout You To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong commercial background and proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have: Experience as a Senior QS, Managing QS or Principal QS within a main contractor Significant background in the water/utilities sector, ideally with MEICA experience Strong pre- and post-contract expertise with demonstrable success in tenders and securing new work Expert NEC knowledge (essential) Commercially driven mindset with excellent financial management skills Team management experience, or clear potential to step up into a leadership role Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial disciplineWhat's On Offer? £70,000 - £90,000 base salary (depending on experience) Car / car allowance, bonus scheme, private healthcare & full benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Long-term opportunity to lead and grow a dedicated business unit Structured career path to Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager and beyondApply today to take the commercial lead in a growing MEICA division and make your mark with a market-leading contractor. 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