Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Managing Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a flagship £60m civil engineering project in Hampshire for a Tier 1 contractor. Created following the award of a major new contract, this position offers a senior professional the chance to take full commercial ownership of a high-profile scheme and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will join a market-leading organisation recognised for its strong governance, investment in people, and long-term career pathways.

Reporting into senior commercial and operational leadership, the Managing Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for setting and delivering the commercial strategy for the project while leading a multi-disciplinary commercial team. The role carries significant autonomy and influence across project decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall commercial leadership and governance of the project from contract award through final account
• Developing and implementing the commercial strategy to maximise value, margin, and cash flow
• Leading, mentoring, and performance-managing the project commercial team
• Strategic management of subcontract procurement, commercial risk, and supply chain relationships
• Ownership of cost forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial performance reviews
• Proactive management of change, compensation events, and early warnings under NEC contracts
• Senior stakeholder engagement with clients, partners, and internal leadership teams
• Providing high-level commercial and contractual advice to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with company's commercial procedures, controls, and best practices

• Applicants will be degree qualified (HNC / BSc or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline and will demonstrate a strong track record operating at Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level within the civil engineering sector.
• Extensive experience delivering major civils, infrastructure, or utilities projects
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial risk management
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing commercial teams
• Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial judgement
• Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and project outcomes
• This role is suited to an established Managing Quantity Surveyor or a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior commercial leadership role on a major project.

Intersect Global is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity within the workplace. For further details on this opportunity, please contact Intersect today.