Managing Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Travel allowance or company car

25 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Gold Group Limited is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a busy commercial framework delivering water and mains installation works for Thames Water across London and surrounding regions. The role focuses on managing a large number of live jobs, driving commercial performance and teamwork to ensure accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors, with day-to-day commercial management, cost control, and strong liaison with Thames Water and other

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a team of quantity surveyors.
• Strong CVR and monthly forecasting abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management with Thames Water and others.
• Good understanding of construction/infrastructure contracts.
• Ability to manage high volume, low-value works.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial management of the framework.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee commercial management of a high volume of live works.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Review costs, valuations and applications for payment.
• Produce accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Forecast turnover, margin and cash flow.
• Manage risk, change and commercial opportunities.
• Identify ways to improve margins and commercial performance.
• Maintain relationships with Thames Water and stakeholders.
• Ensure Thames Water contract terms are understood and administered.
• Support team with commercial and contractual issues.

Skills

Team management

CVR forecasting

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Contractual understanding

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.

• 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.

• 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