Managing Quantity Surveyor

The Highfield Company; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor for a key role in a major energy infrastructure project. The successful candidate will lead commercial operations, ensuring cost management and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Applicants should have significant experience in civil engineering and knowledge of NEC contracts. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Bonus scheme

Pension and full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Demonstrated experience managing change and leading commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, including cost control and budget management.
• Manage subcontract procurement and ongoing commercial performance.
• Oversee valuations, change management, and final accounts.

Skills

Negotiation abilities

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

M&E packages

Job description

Location: Friston
Salary: Up to £95,000 + car/allowance + bonus + pension + benefits
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours, Monday-Friday)

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major substation civil engineering project in Friston. This is an excellent opportunity to take commercial leadership on a nationally significant energy infrastructure scheme, playing a key role in cost management, contractual compliance, and overall commercial strategy.

Role Overview

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead commercial operations throughout the full project lifecycle. You'll oversee subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting while working closely with project teams to ensure the scheme is delivered efficiently and in line with NEC contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and budget management
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, tendering, and ongoing commercial performance
• Oversee valuations, variations, change management, and final accounts
• Provide input into risk management and value engineering strategies
• Maintain close collaboration with engineering and site teams to ensure financial and contractual compliance
• Support and guide junior commercial staff where required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated experience managing change and leading commercial processesDegree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Experience with M&E packages advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Salary £85,000-£90,00
• Car allowance or company car
• Bonus scheme
• Pension and full benefits package
• Opportunity to lead commercial delivery on a major UK energy infrastructure project
• Long-term career progression within a growing portfolio of national schemes

How to Apply:

To register your interest, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.