Managing Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure
Greater Manchester
Up to £75,000 per annum + Car or Car Allowance & Benefits Package
The role of a Managing Quantity Surveyor is a vital part of a Commercial professional’s career. Develop your managerial and leadership skills, whilst remaining “hands on” with an opportunity that will allow you to grow your team, immerse yourself in work winning and develop your client relationship skills under the very best mentorship and guidance.
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure business operating across the Rail, Highways, and Environmental sectors.
This position will play a key commercial leadership role within the organisation’s Northern region, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £1 million to £20 million packages. The work includes bridges, viaducts, lift shafts, footbridges, and “Access for All schemes”, as well as complex station refurbishments and building asset renewals.
You’ll lead a talented commercial team delivering projects under bespoke NEC-based contracts, while also supporting the business’s work-winning and tendering activities across the wider infrastructure market.
The Opportunity
This role sits within the Northwest Commercial Team, covering projects across the Northwest and Midlands regions as part of a large multi-disciplinary framework. The successful candidate will manage a team of Senior, Intermediate, and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving performance, mentoring emerging talent, and ensuring commercial best practice.
You’ll also work closely with senior management to compile and present Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), provide strategic commercial insight, and strengthen relationships with key public and private sector clients, within Rail, Environmental, Highways and Light Rail Transportation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead commercial management of multiple civil and rail projects across the region.
* Prepare, review, and present CVRs and commercial reports to senior leadership.
* Provide commercial input and innovation to the pre-construction and work-winning teams.
* Oversee procurement, tendering, and subcontract negotiations, ensuring contractual compliance.
* Manage commercial risk, cost forecasting, and project profitability.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commercial professionals.
* Drive efficiency and best practice across all commercial processes.
About You
We’re looking for an accomplished commercial professional with the confidence and credibility to lead a regional portfolio and team. You’ll bring:
* Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, rail, or infrastructure.
* Strong knowledge of NEC or NR Form of contract
* A track record of delivering commercial success on multi-disciplinary projects.
* Excellent leadership, mentoring, and people-management skills.
* Strong analytical, financial reporting, and negotiation capability.
* Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
If this sounds like the next step for you and your career, don’t hesitate and apply via the button on screen or alternatively send a CV to Connor at connor.matthews@ganymedesolutions.co.uk.