Job Description

Job Advertisement: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive yet ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Based in Cardiff, you will be part of the management team, reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of several projects, driving sustainable growth, and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Deliver sustainable, profitable growth by minimising risks, maximising opportunities, and avoiding disputes across projects.
• Oversee both commercial and contractual aspects of projects, supporting project QS and teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage higher-risk projects with confidence and expertise.
• Lead and develop commercial teams to achieve delivery and growth in alignment with divisional priorities.
• Provide key input into the development of divisional budgets and take responsibility for delivering forecasted profits and margins.
• Ensure consistent value and cost reporting across all projects.
• Attend monthly commercial contract reviews and communicate progress to senior management.
• Establish robust change control processes to ensure contract price adjustments are identified and agreed upon with customers.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and foster new partnerships within your area of responsibility.
• Support work-winning teams by identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities in tenders and bids.
• Promote innovative ways to add value and reduce costs.
• Support the career development of commercial staff under your management.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role, ideally within the construction or contracting industry.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual management, including risk assessment and change control processes.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
• A track record of delivering profitable growth and managing high-risk projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a focus on adding value and driving efficiency.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Leading commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Reviewing and approving orders and payments in line with corporate governance.
• Attending and contributing to monthly commercial contract reviews.
• Collaborating with operational teams to align commercial activities with project delivery goals.
• Managing change control processes and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Supporting the development of junior commercial staff through mentoring and guidance.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and identify new opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a fast-growing company.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment that values employee engagement.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and holiday entitlement.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join a company that values your expertise, supports your growth, and offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive. Apply today to become a key part of our success story!