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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Walsall
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor Employment Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Location: Site and office-based across the Midlands Water network – flexibility to travel across various sites is essential
Company Overview: We are a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in the utilities sector, delivering high-quality infrastructure and maintenance projects. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to support our work on the Severn Trent Water Framework, delivering essential infrastructure to support the region's water and wastewater network.
Role Overview: The Managing Quantity Surveyor will take a leading commercial role within the project delivery team, managing the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects under the Severn Trent Water Framework. This role demands strong leadership, robust contract knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. You will oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors and be responsible for driving value, ensuring compliance, and supporting the successful financial delivery of all works.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all commercial aspects of the project lifecycle, from tender through to final account, across multiple concurrent projects
Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, supporting their development and ensuring the accuracy and quality of their outputs
Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams to ensure robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and value for money
Lead procurement of subcontract packages, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of submissions, and contract award
Chair regular subcontractor progress and commercial meetings, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and project objectives
Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts in accordance with their terms, including managing early warnings, compensation events, and risk registers
Prepare and validate interim valuations, applications for payment, cost reports, accruals, and final accounts
Ensure compliance with internal reporting processes, procedures, and governance
Act as the key point of contact for commercial queries with the client, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
Support change control processes and commercial negotiations
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and commercial awareness within the delivery teamRequirements: Essential:
Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction or civil engineering industry, ideally in a contractor environment
Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
Familiarity with Construction Law, including contractual obligations and dispute resolution
Proven experience in the commercial management of subcontractors, including chairing meetings and the full measurement and control cycle
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficient in relevant IT systems and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, CEMAR, COINS, etc.)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Severn Trent Water regionDesirable:
Experience working on water industry frameworks or with water utility clients (e.g., Severn Trent, Thames Water, Anglian Water)
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) or working toward chartershipBenefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Car allowance or company vehicle
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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