Managing Quantity Surveyor; FTC

Managing Quantity Surveyor (2 Year FTC)

Location: Ipswich, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 years)

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

VSL International, part of Bouygues Construction’s Public Works division, designs and constructs major technical structures, ensuring structural safety and durability across transportation, industrial, energy and commercial buildings.

VSL’s business focuses on four core areas: structural systems and technologies, civil engineering, foundations and soil engineering, and preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization.

With ~4,000 employees at 25 global locations, VSL delivers infrastructure solutions worldwide.

Sizewell C (SZC) – a major nuclear infrastructure project delivering secure, low‑carbon energy to the UK, comprising construction of a new nuclear power station, marine and civil works, earthworks, utilities and major construction packages within a highly regulated programme.

Senior commercial leadership role embedded within a major live infrastructure delivery environment. Responsible for leading the commercial and contractual management of major project packages while ensuring strong commercial control, risk management and financial performance.

• Act as commercial lead across allocated project packages, providing strategic QS and contractual leadership.
• Lead preparation and management of cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cost reporting.
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment and maximisation of commercial entitlement.
• Drive commercial performance, risk management and cost control across packages.
• Lead subcontract procurement strategy, tendering, evaluation and award recommendations.
• Oversee tender analysis and negotiation of commercial terms.
• Support procurement strategy development aligned with programme and project requirements.
• Lead administration of subcontract and main contract obligations including change management, compensation events and claims.
• Support preparation and substantiation of complex claims and commercial protection strategies.
• Drive agreement of final accounts and commercial close‑out across work packages.
• Provide commercial leadership and direction to delivery teams on scope, risk and contractual matters.
• Lead and mentor junior commercial staff, reviewing outputs and supporting consistent standards.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Lead monthly commercial reporting including cost/value reconciliation, forecasts, liabilities and cash flow projections.
• Ensure reporting aligns with project controls and governance requirements.
• Maintain compliance with commercial procedures and project standards.

• BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction‑related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS or equivalent accreditation).
• Proven experience as an MQS or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record in subcontract procurement, package management and commercial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of NEC / JCT and construction contract administration.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, forecasts, claims and final accounts on complex projects.
• Experience leading commercial teams within live construction or infrastructure environments.

• Strong commercial leadership mindset with focus on cost control and value delivery.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and risk management capability.
• Confident communicator able to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Structured, organised and commercially disciplined.
• Resilient and adaptable in complex, high‑value project environments.

Benefits details are not specified in the original description.

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!