Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glinton

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Peterborough & Huntingdon, United Kingdom
£££:
Excellent salary package commensurate with candidates skills & experience
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The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's most respected engineering and infrastructure contractors for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to play a key commercial leadership role on a major energy infrastructure project in the East of England.

This position offers the chance to lead the commercial function on a high-profile critical infrastructure project within the Natural Resources sector - part of a broader portfolio supporting the UK's energy transition and net zero commitments.

If you are a commercially astute leader seeking influence, autonomy, and long-term progression within a contractor known for technical excellence and financial strength, this is a standout opportunity.
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Why This Is a Great Career Move

Strategic Commercial Leadership
This is not just project-level QS work - you will design and implement commercial strategy across your portfolio, influence risk allocation, and directly impact margin performance.

Major Energy Infrastructure Exposure
Work at the forefront of energy network development, supporting projects that maintain and modernise critical national infrastructure.

Strong Financial Platform
With a multi-billion-pound forward order book and continued investment in plant and people, this organisation offers stability, scale, and long-term career security.

Clear Investment in Professional Growth
Platinum Investors in People accreditation reflects a genuine commitment to development, including structured mentoring, APC support, and leadership progression pathways.

A Business in Growth Mode
Strong year-on-year performance growth provides opportunity for ambitious commercial leaders to progress into senior commercial or business leadership roles.
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The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of commercial performance across the project and wider portfolio.
A typical day will include:

• Managing all commercial aspects of the project and maintaining strong stakeholder engagement.

• Leading and developing the commercial team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.

• Producing, analysing and challenging Cost/Value Reports and forecasts.

• Negotiating subcontract terms that appropriately allocate risk and deliver best value.

• Designing and implementing commercial strategy for projects and tenders.

• Supporting work-winning activities, including client presentations.

• Managing WIP, cash flow forecasting and margin optimisation.

• Overseeing bottom-up cost forecasting and monthly outturn cost monitoring.

• Advising on insurance-related matters, including Professional Indemnity considerations.

• Mentoring and supervising commercial staff undertaking APC or equivalent professional development.

This is a leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and detailed commercial control.

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About You

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS preferred) or equivalent.

• Registered with RICS or ICES.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and standard methods of measurement.

• Proven experience leading commercial teams on major infrastructure projects.

• Confident decision-maker with strong commercial judgement.

• Able to synthesise complex data quickly and present clear situation reports to senior management.

• Motivated to mentor, develop and retain high-performing commercial teams.
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What's in It for You

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)

• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review

• Above-market contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay, plus maternity returners bonus

• Wedding leave and bonus

• Retail discounts, gym membership discounts and cycle to work scheme

• Ongoing investment in professional development and chartership support
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The Bigger Picture

This is a rare opportunity…