Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure, Swansea, South Wales

A leading infrastructure contractor delivering essential water and wastewater projects across South Wales is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations on a £40m per annum framework. This senior role offers autonomy and commercial influence across a major regional framework.

• Build, Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, setting commercial standards and driving performance.
• Manage all pre‑ and post‑contract commercial activities, including cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to NEC contract conditions and client governance requirements.
• Oversee procurement and subcontract management strategies to maintain cost efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior leadership, maintaining alignment with financial and delivery targets.
• Support continuous improvement of commercial frameworks and best practice within the business.
• Liaise directly with client representatives, ensuring clarity and consistency on scope, budget, and performance metrics.

• Proven experience in a senior or managing QS role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience under NEC contracts.
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Track record of managing commercial delivery across multi‑project or framework environments.

• Chartered with the RICS or equivalent professional body.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with in water capital delivery or asset renewal programmes.

• Starting salary of £70,000 to £85,000.
• Company car or car allowance (£5,000) (EV/hybrid options available).
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP service.
• Access to extensive retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Structured career development with ongoing technical and leadership training.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a better opportunity, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on .