West Region Lead Quantity Surveyor | Commercial Delivery

National Grid plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities company in Cardiff is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial delivery for construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will lead contract administration, provide strategic inputs on risk management, and support tender evaluations. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience, CICES or RICS membership, and competence in NEC contracts. Attractive benefits include an annual bonus, company car, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 15%

Company car

28 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit scheme

Death in service 10x salary

Excellent family friendly provisions

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Managing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly options A, C & E.
• Proven experience in the utilities industry.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial delivery across a portfolio of construction projects.
• Managing contract administration and resolving contractual issues.
• Overseeing financial reporting, payment validation, and budget control.

Skills

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Dispute resolution

Mentoring

Education

CICES or RICS chartered membership

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

Job description

A utilities company in Cardiff is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial delivery for construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will lead contract administration, provide strategic inputs on risk management, and support tender evaluations. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience, CICES or RICS membership, and competence in NEC contracts. Attractive benefits include an annual bonus, company car, and professional development opportunities.