Managing Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Programme
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure programme delivering long-term capital works across the water and civil engineering sectors.
This is a senior commercial leadership position offering genuine ownership of project performance across a diverse portfolio of works, ranging from reactive maintenance and asset improvement schemes to multi-million-pound infrastructure projects.
Working within a collaborative delivery environment, you’ll support the successful delivery of water infrastructure, utilities, pipelines, treatment works, and wider civil engineering projects delivered under NEC and framework-based contracts. With a strong pipeline of secured work already in place, this role offers both long-term stability and excellent career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects from inception through to final account
- Produce and manage cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
- Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and commercial administration
- Administer NEC and IChemE contracts, including compensation events, change control, and applications for payment
- Manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement
- Provide commercial guidance and support to operational and project delivery teams
- Monitor commercial performance, identify risks, and maximise value across project delivery
Qualifications
- Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or the water sector
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (IChemE experience advantageous)
- Proven track record in commercial management, forecasting, and subcontract administration
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or CICES) desirable, or working towards accreditation
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Company pension and life assurance
- Private medical cover (where applicable)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days
- Flexible benefits package
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- Long-term secured workload across major UK infrastructure frameworks
- Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects
- Clear career development and progression opportunities
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
If you’re looking for a role where you can influence major infrastructure delivery, lead commercial performance, and build a long-term career within a growing sector, we’d love to hear from you.
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