Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Exeter-based, with travel across Devon & Cornwall

Salary:
Up to £86,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Arrangement:
Hybrid

RGB Recruitment is working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in infrastructure projects across Devon and Cornwall, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take on a senior leadership position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial delivery of a portfolio of projects, managing contractual risk, driving financial performance and providing leadership to the wider commercial team.

The position offers a combination of home working, office attendance and regional travel.

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting, CVRs and final account negotiations.
• Manage contractual obligations under NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the commercial team.
• Work collaboratively with operational, design and project management teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and strategic advice to senior management.

• Significant quantity surveying and commercial management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• A strong main contractor background, ideally within a Tier 1 environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proven experience leading or developing commercial teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects or substantial infrastructure packages.
• Strong financial management, cost forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience with in the water or utilities sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Applications from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors with demonstrable commercial leadership experience who are ready to progress will also be considered.

• Salary up to £86,000
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension matched up to 8%
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 3 days' annual leave
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Professional membership fees paid
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Additional employee benefits