Required Skills NEC3 IChemE Water Infrastructure Quantity Surveying Commercial Contractor experience Job Summary Our Client is a well-established contractor operating across major infrastructure and utility projects in the UK. They are currently seeking a talented Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West Sussex, Kent, or Hampshire. Experience - MQS experience, Water experience, Working for Contractor essential. - Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law - Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations - Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis. - Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office. - Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines. Desirable: - Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards. - CSCS card - HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying. - Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation. - Experience working for a direct delivery contractor. - An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills. Job Responsibilities Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting. Provision of accurate cash flow reporting. Cost management and project forecasting. Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans. Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management. Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting. Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement. Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment. Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms. Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to the company's corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract management. Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance.