Managing Quantity Surveyor

Bekk R Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Generous holiday

Job summary

Bekk R Solutions in Exeter is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a major water-sector programme. You will lead the commercial function, mentor a team of QS professionals and oversee NEC contract administration and CVR reporting across a high-value portfolio.

With strong AMP framework delivery experience and NEC4 knowledge, you will collaborate with the client and alliance partners to optimise cost, drive procurement, and ensure long-term value for the South West water programme.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Managing QS or Commercial Manager in a main contractor environment.
• Strong background in water sector and AMP frameworks (AMP6/7/8).
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams; NEC contracts expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of wastewater treatment and non-infrastructure schemes.
• Mentor and develop a team of Senior, Intermediate and Assistant QSs.
• Own commercial strategy, cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs across the portfolio.
• Administer NEC contracts (target cost Options C/E) including compensation events.
• Drive procurement and supply chain strategy, including subcontract tendering and final accounts.

Skills

Managing QS

Commercial leadership

Water sector experience

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Team leadership

Client relationship

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS desirable

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector (AMP8) We're recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading UK Tier 1 contractor. The role sits within their infrastructure business on one of the most significant water programmes in the country.

The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading UK Tier 1 contractor. The role sits within their infrastructure business on one of the most significant water programmes in the country.

Our client is a long-standing delivery partner to South West Water. They have worked with the company through previous AMP cycles and now hold a key position in the alliance delivering the AMP8 capital programme.

Across the South West, the programme is focused on reducing pollution and improving water quality, cutting storm overflow use and protecting the region's bathing waters. Our client delivers wastewater non-infrastructure schemes across the east of the region. The framework has an initial five-year term with the option to extend to 10 years, and an anticipated value of £50-70m per year.

This is a long-term, pipeline-secure role. You would take commercial leadership of a high-value portfolio and help shape how it is delivered.

The Role

• Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of wastewater treatment and non-infrastructure schemes
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Senior, Intermediate and Assistant QSs
• Own commercial strategy, cost reporting, forecasting and cost value reconciliations (CVRs) across the portfolio
• Administer NEC contracts (target cost Options C/E), including compensation events, early warnings and applications for payment
• Work collaboratively with the client, alliance partners and cost consultants in an open-book, partnering environment
• Drive procurement and supply chain strategy, including subcontract tendering, negotiation and final accounts
• Support estimating and early contractor involvement on new schemes coming through the pipeline
• Report commercial performance to senior leadership and help develop the business's position in the water sector

About You

• Proven experience at Managing QS or Commercial Manager level with a main contractor
• Strong background in the water sector, ideally on AMP frameworks (AMP6/7/8), covering treatment works, pumping stations or other non-infrastructure assets
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, particularly target cost contracts
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams
• Confident, collaborative communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and partners
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar; MRICS desirable but not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, Car or car allowance, plus annual bonus, Contributory pension, private healthcare and generous holiday, Clear progression routes within a major national contractor, Long-term security on a multi-year, potentially 10-year, framework all which undertaking meaningful work that makes a visible difference to the South West's rivers, beaches and communities