Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Title:

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Peterborough (Anglia Region)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 90,500 + package

Company Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure alliance delivering one of the UK’s largest water capital investment programmes.

Working within a collaborative partnership comprising leading contractors, consultants, and Anglian Water, this role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Schemes range from planned framework projects to bespoke capital works and reactive/emergency programmes, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £10m+.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of project performance while working within a highly collaborative and progressive delivery environment.

The Role

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for leading the commercial management of multiple infrastructure projects across the programme.

You will play a key role in supporting project delivery teams and senior management, ensuring robust commercial controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong commercial leadership, contract management expertise, and the ability to drive value while mitigating commercial risk.

Working closely with clients, supply chain partners, and operational teams, you will ensure projects are commercially successful while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Preparation of accurate cost and value reporting at project and business unit level
Production and management of monthly CVRs, forecasts, and commercial plans
Cash flow forecasting and reporting
Cost management and financial performance monitoring
Preparation of applications for payment through to final account settlement
Identification, management, and realisation of commercial opportunities
Management of commercial risks and mitigation strategies
Supporting operational teams in driving cost efficiencies and value improvement

Contracts & Procurement

Administration and management of NEC and IChemE contracts
Procurement, negotiation, and management of subcontract packages
Post-contract management of subcontractors and supply chain partners
Management of contractual change, compensation events, and claims
Ensuring contractual compliance and governance requirements are met
Building and maintaining effective supply chain relationships

Stakeholder Management

Acting as the key commercial interface with clients and stakeholders
Liaising with project teams, client representatives, and subcontractors
Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice and guidance
Working collaboratively across the wider alliance to drive project success

Processes & Controls

Ensuring compliance with internal commercial processes and reporting deadlines
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across commercial functions
Promoting best practice in commercial management and project controls

Key Requirements

Essential

Proven experience within the construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors
Strong commercial management experience at Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor level
Working knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts
Understanding of Construction Law and contract administration
Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial performance
Strong forecasting, cost reporting, and CVR experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
Membership of RICS or another relevant professional body (or working towards)
CSCS Card
Experience working within water or utilities frameworks
Experience working for a self-delivery or direct delivery contractor
Knowledge of estimating and tendering processes

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Jordan Lee on (phone number removed) for further details.

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