Managing Quantity Surveyor

Alpha Labour and Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a national commercial team. This position involves ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure contracts and providing strategic commercial leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering with excellent leadership skills and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully expensed company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple contracts under NEC forms of contract.
• Background in civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure frameworks.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a dispersed team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of multiple contracts.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to project managers and directors.
• Administer NEC contracts in line with requirements.
• Lead on valuations, change control, and compensation events.

Skills

Leadership and team development skills

Financial acumen

Analytical capability

Commercial awareness

Ability to manage multiple contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Professional membership such as MRICS

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a national commercial team and oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure contracts across the UK. This pivotal role will provide strategic commercial leadership, ensuring consistent, accurate, and compliant commercial management across all projects.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fully expensed company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• …and many more employee benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a dispersed team of Quantity Surveyors, driving best practice and consistency nationwide.
• Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of multiple contracts, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and support to project managers and directors.
• Administer NEC contracts in line with client and company requirements.
• Lead on valuations, change control, early warnings, and compensation events.
• Support bid and tender processes with accurate commercial and contractual input.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal delivery teams.
• Drive commercial efficiency, value for money, and continuous improvement across the function.
• Contribute to wider business improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience managing multiple contracts under NEC forms of contract.
• Background in civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience managing dispersed commercial teams.
• Excellent financial acumen, analytical capability, and commercial awareness.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional membership such as MRICS (or working towards) highly desirable