Job Description

Job Description: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team within a rapidly growing UK-based contractor. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a vibrant organization that fosters a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment. We prioritize career development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing every team member with the tools and opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will manage multiple large-scale projects, ensuring their smooth commercial and contractual operation. This role is ideal for a professional ready to take the next step in their career within a fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial and Contractual Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring risks are minimized, opportunities maximized, and disputes avoided.
• Project Leadership: Manage higher-risk projects, ensuring strong commercial and contractual controls are implemented.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor commercial teams, driving project delivery, profitability, and professional growth.
• Cost Reporting: Provide accurate value and cost tracking, facilitating strong financial oversight.
• Change Management: Establish robust change-control processes for effective contract variations and price adjustments.
• Risk Mitigation: Protect the organization’s commercial position and contractual entitlements throughout project lifecycles.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure projects align with company governance procedures, and all works commence only with appropriate approvals in place.
• Relationship Building: Maintain strong connections with existing clients, fostering trust, and developing new commercial partnerships.
• Tender and Bid Support: Collaborate with work-winning teams to assess commercial risks and opportunities during project planning phases.
• Cashflow and Payments: Work with Accounts to optimize cash flow and oversee order/payment approvals.
• Innovation and Efficiency: Identify creative ways to enhance value, improve processes, and control project costs.
• Staff Development: Support and mentor commercial staff, creating an inclusive environment where team members can excel.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Experience:

• Proven record as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Manager.
• Experience handling higher-risk contracts, managing teams, and operating across diverse projects within construction or civil engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost control, forecasting, reporting, and change management.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial frameworks.
• Proficiency in managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on achieving sustainable, long-term growth.
• Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.

Values:

• A strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset, coupled with the ability to lead and inspire others.
• Willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement in a competitive environment.

Day-to-Day

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring your team to achieve project goals, while fostering an atmosphere of support and accountability.
• Monitoring and managing project budgets, ensuring alignment with contract stipulations.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders, including clients, operational teams, and senior leadership, to drive positive results.
• Reviewing and approving key commercial processes, such as payments and orders, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to governance.
• Facilitating client and team meetings to track progress, address challenges, and celebrate wins.
• Providing consistent and transparent updates to senior management, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Creating opportunities for team learning and innovation while maintaining project efficiencies and profitability.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Join an ambitious and growing organization that prioritizes professional development and collaboration.
• Lead on diverse and high-impact construction or civil engineering projects.
• Work in an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering every team member to succeed.
• Enjoy a clear pathway for career advancement, with support to grow your skills and achieve your career aspirations.