Managing Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company car

25 days leave

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a commercial team on a busy water/utilities framework in London. You will manage a large portfolio of live jobs, drive CVRs and forecasts, and ensure subcontract accounts remain under control.

The role focuses on commercial performance, client engagement with Thames Water-like stakeholders, and ongoing reporting to optimize margins and cash flow. Based in Esher or Kentish Town, with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Background in water/utilities or infrastructure with strong commercial experience.
• Experience leading a commercial team and delivering multi-site frameworks.
• Strong CVR, forecasting and cost review capabilities.
• Understanding of contracts and subcontract accounts.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Overseeing the commercial management of a high volume of live works.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Reviewing and challenging costs, valuations and applications for payment.
• Producing accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Forecasting turnover, margin and cash flow.
• Managing risk, change and commercial opportunities.
• Identifying ways to improve margins and commercial performance.
• Building relationships with Thames Water and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring contract terms are understood and administered.
• Supporting the team with commercial issues.

Skills

Team management

CVR forecasting

Contract knowledge

Subcontract management

High volume works

Margin optimization

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Esher, Surrey or Kentish Town, London

Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance + Benefits

I’m recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an established infrastructure contractor delivering a high-volume programme of water and mains installation works for Thames Water across London.

This is a busy framework, with around £1.5m of work going through the contract each month. Individual jobs typically range from £2,500 to £50,000, so the role is very different from a traditional major-project QS position. There is a strong focus on managing a large number of live jobs, keeping subcontract accounts under control and maintaining accurate commercial reporting across the framework.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and will have a hands‑on role in managing the commercial performance of the contract.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the framework, working closely with the operational team and Thames Water to ensure work is priced, delivered and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Overseeing the commercial management of a high volume of live works.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Reviewing and challenging costs, valuations and applications for payment.
• Producing accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Forecasting turnover, margin and cash flow.
• Managing risk, change and commercial opportunities.
• Identifying ways to improve margins and commercial performance.
• Building effective relationships with Thames Water and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the terms of the Thames Water contract are understood and properly administered.
• Supporting the team with commercial and contractual issues.

What We're Looking For

Suitable Managing Quantity Surveyors will need to have a background in water or utilities, although candidates from other infrastructure sectors with the right commercial experience will also be considered.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS with team management responsibility.
• Experience managing and developing a commercial team.
• Strong CVR and forecasting skills.
• Good understanding of construction and infrastructure contracts.
• Experience managing subcontract accounts.
• The ability to manage a high volume of relatively low-value works.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to improve margin.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Consider It?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of a sizeable commercial framework where you’ll have a real opportunity to have an impact of the commercial success of the contract. You’ll be given a structured career path with clear goals and a timeline for promotion, an excellent work life balance and a generous salary & package that includes:

• £70-80,000 salary per annum
• £6,000 travel allowance or company car
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare

If you’re an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or a Senior QS looking to step up and with a utilities, water or infrastructure background, and are based within commuting distance of Esher or Kentish Town, get in touch for a confidential discussion.