Managing Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee Thames Water projects and manage a team. The role offers hybrid working and responsibilities include commercial leadership on projects valued between £5m and £20m. Ideal candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying and experience in utilities or civil engineering sectors. Attractive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £88k

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and developing a small team.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• IChemE experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects worth £5m - £20m.
• Ensure commercial management from pre-construction to final accounting.
• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Contract administration and accurate forecast reporting.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Team management

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/commercial

Job description

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis initially to support Thames Water projects before managing their Essex & Suffolk (Northumbrian Water) Commercial team out of Chelmsford.

Hybrid working will be available but the candidate will need to be based out of one of our clients Thames Water main offices for circa 6 months before moving over to Chelmsford long term.

You will report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership on a portfolio of projects, ranging in value between £5m and £20m
• Commercial responsible for end-to-end commercial management from pre-construction to final accounting
• Leading and managing a team of 3-5 Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors
• Contract Administration of an IChemE contract with the client, ensuring submission of accurate records and notices required under the Contract via CEMAR, including variations, applications for payment and early warning notices
• Development and influence of client relationships
• Ensure cash exposure is minimised at all times
• Ownership of margin improvement plans
• Minimisation of disallowed cost
• Ownership of monthly reporting for your portfolio, inclusive of CVR, client forecasting and cash and WIP reporting
• Management of the procurement process for your portfolio
• Accountability for accurate forecast reporting with variance narrative
• Site visits to projects and completion of Senior Manager Tours
• Negotiation of Works Order Contract, adhering to Group policy
• Additional duties involved in the commercial management of a portfolio of projects

Skills / experience / qualifications

• Degree or equivalent ideally in quantity surveying/commercial
• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• IChemE experience
• Chartership of RICS or CICES – desirable

Benefits

• Basic salary up to £88k depending on experience level
• Hybrid Working – must be flexible as per job description
• Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Private medical insurance