Managing Quantity Surveyor - Welsh Water

Your new company
You will be joining an established and well-respected Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor delivers large-scale clean and waste water capital programmes for Welsh Water and offers a strong pipeline of AMP8 works as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Cardiff office with hybrid working and occasional site visits.

Your new role
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take a strategic leadership role in the commercial delivery of complex, high-value water infrastructure projects. Working within their capital project delivery team, you will:

Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple projects
Manage commercial risk, procurement strategies and contract negotiations (NEC)
Oversee cost planning, forecasting and reporting to ensure financial targets are achieved
Collaborate with project managers, engineers and client teams to align scope, budget and delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop robust commercial frameworks
Ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards, including AMP and environmental targets.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise will shape commercial strategy and performance across a portfolio of technically challenging schemes.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will need:

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience
Proven track record managing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of NEC form of contract
Sound leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Lucrative starting salary
Company car (plus fuel card) or car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private health insurance
Life assurance
Company pension scheme (matched up to 7%)
Hybrid working (2 days remote per week)
Enhanced family leave
Retail discounts
Reward schemes
Opportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Industry-recognised training and development programmes
Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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