Managing Quantity Surveyor

AMCO; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering contractor is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function for rail civils projects in the Southern/South East region. You will manage and support a team of Quantity Surveyors while ensuring profitable project delivery. Key qualifications include extensive experience in civil engineering and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This role also offers numerous benefits including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary negotiable

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Structured professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in civil engineering projects.
• Experience administering NEC4 form of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop commercial function for rail civils projects.
• Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Prepare and review estimates and price submissions.

Skills

Data Center Experience

Cost Management

Construction Estimating

Management Experience

Microsoft Excel

Team Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC or HND in Commercial Management

Tools

NEC4 Contracts

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Rail Civils

Location: Swanley Kent

Region: Southern (South East)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary negotiable based on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service
• Up to 3 volunteer days
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards
• Private medical insurance where applicable
• Structured professional development and clear internal progression pathways
• Dedicated leadership programmes including Women in Leadership and Purposeful Leadership
• Ongoing learning opportunities employee forums and a safe inclusive working environment

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead and develop the commercial function for rail civils projects across the Southern / South East region. You will manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and provide senior commercial support to project delivery teams driving profitable project performance management contractual risk and acting as the client-facing commercial lead during negotiations and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director / Operations Director for the regional business unit and providing commercial leadership across multiple projects
• Managing and mentoring a team of Assistant and Quantity Surveyors offering day‑to‑day guidance and contractual advice
• Leading commercial management of site portfolios to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Preparing reviewing and submitting accurate estimates and price submissions
• Resolving pricing queries and negotiating contractual changes and claims with clients
• Overseeing contract administration under NEC NR or bespoke contracts including early warnings change management and CVRs
• Liaising with site managers and subcontractors to gather information control costs and manage final accounts
• Producing commercial reporting and supporting business development opportunities

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment including responsibility for leading and developing a commercial team
• Strong background in civil engineering infrastructure project
• Experience administering NEC4 form of contract
• Degree HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation (MRICS or equivalent) desirable
• Excellent commercial acumen negotiation capability and stakeholder management skills

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen: You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team :

Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects a competitive salary and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including :

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Westfield health scheme
• Minimum 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance

Key Skills

• Data Center Experience
• Google Docs
• Cost Management
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Experience
• Management Experience
• Land Surveying
• Microsoft Excel
• Team Management
• Auto Estimating
• Contracts
• Google Suite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1