Managing Quantity Surveyor

YTL UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a dynamic team. You will oversee commercial delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. This role offers career growth, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment focused on development and inclusion.

Benefits

Up to 20% pension contributions

Career development opportunities

25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Performance-based bonus

Option to buy or sell holiday days annually

Healthcare cost reimbursement

Life assurance up to 8 times salary

Electric car scheme

Retail discounts and cashback

One paid volunteering day per year

Enhanced family leave and pay

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying and management.
• Familiarity with NEC Contracts preferred.
• Valid driving license needed for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to six Quantity Surveyors.
• Control all commercial activities and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our growing and fast-paced Commercial team.

What you'll do

You will join a team of around 50 Quantity Surveyors and Estimators, responsible for the commercial delivery of approximately £200m of projects annually within the AMP8 Capital Delivery area.

You will manage a team of Quantity Surveyors to deliver a programme valued at approximately £25 to £50 million per year, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial.

Projects include process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering works under NEC Contracting arrangements, with project values ranging from £1m to £15m.

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee commercial management and provide accurate reporting of all commercial information required by the Construction Management team and other company departments.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of up to six Quantity Surveyors, including trainees and administrative staff
• Controlling all commercial activities for the business unit, ensuring quality and compliance
• Preparing and presenting regular commercial reports such as order book, budget, CVR reports, and contractor meetings
• Managing procurement, target setting, forecasting, change management, risk, payments, and final accounts, supporting the Estimating team as needed
• Managing the supply chain, including consultants and contractors, to deliver the portfolio
• Engaging with the Construction Commercial team, project managers, engineers, and estimators, and attending financial meetings with senior staff
• Working to financial targets and deadlines, understanding major programs, and ensuring value for money
• Resource planning, staff development, succession planning, and recruitment
• Participating in cross-departmental commercial strategies and initiatives

The role covers our region, including Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater, and surrounding areas.

What you'll need

You should have relevant quantity surveying and management experience. Experience in water or utility industries is not required.

Additionally, you will:

• Preferably have experience with NEC Contracts, including Professional Services and Engineering & Construction Contracts (Options A and C)
• Preferably have experience managing partnering arrangements
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Be able to build professional relationships
• Be a team player
• Hold a degree in quantity surveying or a related qualification, or equivalent industry experience
• Be detail-oriented, self-motivated, problem-solving, and driven to succeed
• Have a valid driving license, as travel to sites is required

What you'll receive

• Up to 20% pension contributions
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service
• Performance-based bonus
• Option to buy or sell holiday days annually
• Healthcare cost reimbursement
• Life assurance up to 8 times salary
• Electric car scheme (conditions apply)
• Retail discounts and cashback
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health first aiders
• Referral bonus of £1,000 for successful candidate recommendations

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group, based in Kuala Lumpur. Our UK companies include:

• Wessex Water, serving 2.9 million people in the South West
• YTL Developments, redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into a sustainable community
• YTL Construction UK, a top 20 UK contractor in infrastructure, residential, commercial, and energy sectors
• YTL Arena, developing a 19,000-capacity entertainment complex
• Various retail, environmental, and specialist businesses

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and a Disability Confident Employer. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.