Managing Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Gorseinon, Wales, to lead commercial operations on a major water infrastructure framework. Candidates should possess proven experience in a senior QS role within the utilities sector, strong commercial acumen, and leadership skills. The position offers a starting salary between £70,000 to £85,000, along with a company car allowance, contributory pension scheme, and structured career development.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Access to retail and lifestyle discounts

Career development training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or managing QS role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience under NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery across multiple workstreams within the water infrastructure framework.
• Manage all pre- and post-contract commercial activities, including cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure, Swansea, South Wales

A leading infrastructure contractor delivering essential water and wastewater projects across South Wales is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations on a 40 million per annum framework. The work involves high‑volume, low‑value projects that are critical to maintaining and upgrading the region's water networks. This is a senior position and a key hire for our client’s growing delivery team offering autonomy and commercial influence across a major regional framework.

Role Overview

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will oversee commercial delivery across multiple workstreams within the water infrastructure framework. The role combines hands‑on contract management with strategic leadership, ensuring commercial performance, compliance, and consistency across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, setting commercial standards and driving performance.
• Manage all pre‑ and post‑contract commercial activities, including cost planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to NEC contract conditions and client governance requirements.
• Oversee procurement and subcontract management strategies to maintain cost efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior leadership, maintaining alignment with financial and delivery targets.
• Support the continuous improvement of commercial frameworks and best practice within the business.
• Liaise directly with client representatives, ensuring clarity and consistency on scope, budget and performance metrics.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior or managing QS role within the water, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience under NEC contracts.
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Track record of managing commercial delivery across multi‑project or framework environments.

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered with the RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Familiarity with public‑sector procurement and compliance frameworks.
• Experience within water capital delivery or asset renewal programmes.

Benefits and Career Development

• Starting salary of £70,000 to £85,000.
• Company car or car allowance (£5,000) – EV or hybrid options available.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP service.
• Access to extensive retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Structured career development with ongoing technical and leadership training.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step‑up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor seeking a better opportunity, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.

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