Managing Quantity Surveyor

Who We Are

We are a leading civil engineering contractor specialising in highways infrastructure. From high-speed roads to local improvement schemes, we deliver safe, efficient, and community-focused projects across the UK. Our success is built on technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to developing our people.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors at varying levels, driving commercial performance and ensuring robust financial control across the business.

This is a senior leadership role, acting as the primary commercial interface with clients, while working closely with operational teams to deliver projects efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual obligations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy, improving processes, and driving long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors

Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and secure new business opportunities

Collaborate with estimators to ensure pricing remains competitive while achieving margin targets

Provide commercial support throughout the pre-contract and delivery phases

Implement and maintain strict commercial controls and financial discipline

Lead project cash flow management, ensuring timely applications, valuations, and payment resolution

Manage change control, including compensation events, CE registers, and CEMAR

Drive cost control initiatives and value engineering opportunities

Produce turnover, margin budgets, and financial forecasts

Lead contract negotiations and manage contractual documentation

Review contract and sub-contract terms, ensuring risks are understood and effectively managed

Resolve contractual disputes and manage claims where necessary

Provide detailed commercial reporting to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial best practice

What We’re Looking For

BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ideally highways infrastructure

Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract

Proven experience in commercial leadership and team management

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised, proactive, and commercially astute

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Full, clean UK driving licence

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

What You’ll Get

Highly competitive salary

Company car allowance

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & death in service benefit

Access to company rewards platform – discounts at 900+ retailers

Excellent career development and progression opportunities

If you are a senior commercial professional looking to make a real impact within a leading civil engineering business, we would welcome your application