Managing Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & pension match up to 8

Flexible benefits

Volunteering days

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of major water infrastructure projects from Exeter. This senior role focuses on driving performance, managing risk, and delivering financial outcomes across a portfolio of schemes.

You will lead a commercial team, collaborate with delivery and design functions, and ensure robust cost control, forecasting and value optimisation for our water programme.

Qualifications

• Extensive quantity surveying and commercial management experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and infrastructure commercial processes.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Degree or equivalent qualification; professional membership (e.g., RICS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major water infrastructure project or portfolio of schemes, maintaining robust cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee procurement, valuations, change control, risk and opportunity management, CVRs and final account negotiations.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the commercial team, supporting individual development and consistent commercial performance.
• Ensure effective administration of NEC contracts and the timely management of early warnings, compensation events and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with clients, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy, maximise value and support successful project outcomes.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Team leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Exeter

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure Water business, supporting the commercial delivery of major water and wastewater projects across the region.

This is a senior commercial leadership role with responsibility for driving performance, managing contractual risk and ensuring the successful financial delivery of a major project or portfolio of schemes.

You will lead and develop a commercial team while working closely with operational, design and project leadership teams to maximise value, protect margin and support the successful delivery of our growing water programme.

As our Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Lead the commercial management of a major water infrastructure project or portfolio of schemes, maintaining robust cost control, forecasting and reporting
• Oversee procurement, valuations, change control, risk and opportunity management, CVRs and final account negotiations
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the commercial team, supporting individual development and consistent commercial performance
• Ensure effective administration of NEC contracts and the timely management of early warnings, compensation events and contractual obligations
• Work closely with clients, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy, maximise value and support successful project outcomes

About You

You will be an established commercial leader with experience delivering complex infrastructure, civil engineering or utilities projects within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Extensive quantity surveying and commercial management experience on major infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and infrastructure commercial processes
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a proven record of managing risk and protecting margin
• Experience of subcontract procurement, cost forecasting, change management and final accounts
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment

Previous experience within the water or utilities sector would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience from other complex infrastructure sectors are also encouraged to apply.

A relevant degree or equivalent qualification is required. Professional membership of an appropriate body, such as RICS, is highly desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application.