Job Description
JOB TITLE
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location
Swindon
Salary
upto - £75,000
Job Type
Permanent
Sector
Infrastructure Consultancy
About the Company
Our client is an established global engineering and infrastructure consultancy working across major UK infrastructure sectors including utilities, defence, aviation, energy, highways and rail.
With a workforce operating across multiple international locations, the business delivers large scale programmes and complex infrastructure schemes for public and private sector clients.
The organisation operates a collaborative working environment where project teams work closely with clients, often through long-term secondments to support major programmes.
About the Role
This role sits within the commercial and cost management function supporting large infrastructure programmes across the UK.
You will work closely with client teams, project managers and contractors to oversee commercial performance across projects. The role involves managing project costs, administering contracts and supporting procurement while ensuring commercial risks are properly managed.
You will also contribute to the development of junior team members and support the wider commercial team in delivering strong project outcomes.
The key requirements for this Managing Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Manage project cost control and financial performance
- Review and validate contractor and supplier applications for payment
- Prepare and present financial and commercial reports to stakeholders
- Support or lead procurement activities and contractor selection
- Administer construction contracts and manage contract changes
- Monitor commercial risks and support risk mitigation strategies
- Contribute to value management and cost optimisation activities
- Maintain accurate commercial and project records
- Work closely with project managers and client teams
- Support the development and mentoring of junior colleagues
Experience required for this Managing Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Membership of RICS or working towards chartered status
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience delivering commercial management on civil infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of common UK construction contracts including NEC, ICC, FIDIC or JCT
- Experience managing project costs within complex infrastructure environments
- Ability to work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Managing Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
- Experience working within a consultancy environment
- Experience supporting large infrastructure programmes
Package and Benefits of the Managing Quantity Surveyor role:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible holiday allowance with option to purchase additional leave
- Professional development and training support
- Opportunities to work across major UK infrastructure projects
- Support towards professional accreditation