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Managing Quantity Surveyor - Utilities

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Your new company 
You will be joining a leading UK infrastructure contractor, delivering work across a major long-term utilities framework in the South East. This multi-year programme focuses on maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure, offering strong stability and long-term continuity. The position is based in the West Sussex area, operating on a hybrid working model.

Your new role 
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial function across a portfolio of infrastructure projects within a regulated environment. You will take overall responsibility for cost management, commercial performance, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered in line with budget and contractual requirements.
You will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of 5 Quantity Surveyors / Junior QSs, providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure high standards of delivery across the commercial team.
This role is offered on an initial contract basis (inside IR35), with a clear pathway into a longer-term or permanent position following an initial period.

What you'll need to succeed 

Qualified Quantity Surveyor (QS)
Proven experience operating at Managing QS or senior commercial leadership level
Strong commercial and cost management background within infrastructure projects
Experience within utilities, water, or similar regulated sectors is advantageous
Backgrounds in environmental, aviation, nuclear, or wider infrastructure will also be considered
Demonstrated experience leading and managing commercial teams
Ability to work 3 days per week on-site in the West Sussex region
What you'll get in return 

Competitive day rate (Inside IR35)
Opportunity to work on a long-term infrastructure programme (5-7 years)
Leadership role with responsibility for a growing commercial team
Clear route into a permanent position after an initial contract period
Hybrid working model with flexibility
What you need to do now 
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