Managing Quantity Surveyor

Digitized Logos, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor for their water sector operations. This role offers an opportunity for experienced candidates to progress to Commercial Manager. Emphasizing professional development, the company values people-focused practices. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring the commercial team, providing contractual advice, and engaging with the supply chain. Candidates should have a minimum of six years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or utilities.
• Proven experience in mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Stable career history within sub or main contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial staff in their duties.
• Provide leadership and support to junior team members.
• Engage with and expand the supply chain.
• Monitor governance levels and authorise payments.

Skills

Leadership in commercial teams

Contractual advice expertise

Understanding NEC forms of contracts

Education

HNC / BSc Quantity Surveying

Job description

As part of their continued growth in the utilities sector a tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking to recruit a Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor to complement their team on a Capital Delivery Framework in the water sector. The role could offer an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to take the next step in their career and lends itself to an ambitious candidate seeking fast-track progression to Commercial Manager. The company are very much people-focused, and a heavy emphasis is placed on staff welfare, professional development and training. This role is with the water division, the wider group maintains a strong presence in civil engineering, rail, aviation and construction.

The Managing Quantity Surveyor Will

• Lead, support and encourage the commercial staff with their duties (training, mentoring and appraisal)
• Develop an environment where Commercial and Project Management staff share ideas and best practices
• Monitor and support commercial staff through agreeing and regularly reviewing personal objectives
• Facilitate coaching/training to develop staff and ensure that Roles and Responsibilities for their commercial team members are understood and met

The Role

• Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for: Providing leadership and support to junior members of the team, and contractual advice and support to the operations delivery management team.
• Reviewing Sub‑contractors and engaging with and expanding the supply chain
• Raising new subcontracts, monitoring and adherence to governance levels
• Working closely with the Operational Lead to ensure that data is recorded accurately and identify risks and commercial opportunities. Carry out sub‑contact evaluations and authorise payments

Experience Required

• Suitable applicants will be educated to HNC / BSc Quantity Surveying and will have no less than six years of Quantity Surveying experience working within the civil engineering or utility sectors as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• You will have a thorough understanding of NEC forms of contracts and will be able to demonstrate a stable career history gained within either a sub or main contractor environment.
• For further details, please send your CV or call one of our consultants at Intersect Global
• Intersect is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in the workplace.