Managing Quantity Surveyor

Intersect Global Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Grantham is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role involves managing subcontractors, overseeing client disputes, and conducting cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have significant commercial awareness and experience in utilities or civil engineering, along with a degree in Quantity Surveying. Benefits include a matched pension scheme, a discretionary bonus scheme, and a cycle-to-work program.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

24 / 7 online GP service

Life assurance and health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing subcontractors and accounts.
• Experience in delivering NEC contract schemes.
• Track record in developing junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors and oversee accounts.
• Support the Commercial Manager in team management.
• Handle client disputes and internal auditing.
• Maintain and oversee commercial risk register.
• Conduct cost analysis and implement cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Strong analysis skills

Charismatic communication

Problem-solving

Client management

Cost analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, strategic and charismatic person, to join our team as Managing Quantity Surveyor, where you will be an integral part of the commercial team.

Strong analysis skills, with demonstrable experience of making sound decisions, that have been informed by experience and data intelligence along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Management of subcontractors and accounts
• Supporting the Commercial Manager and management of the commercial team
• Management of client disputes and internal auditing
• Maintaining the commercial risk register
• Overseeing weekly valuations and confirming accuracy of measurements
• Cost analysis and cost reduction initiatives
• Contract review and rates analysis
• Production of CVRs for all projects

What we’re looking for

• Inspiring, influential and charismatic communication skills with extensive experience in effectively landing messages.
• A highly experienced Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor with a high level of commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse problems and offer solutions.
• Experience in delivering NEC contract schemes, sub‑contract management expertise, and a background in the utilities / civil engineering sector.
• A proven trackдаиٔ track record in developing junior colleagues to high performance is also desirable.
• A UK driving licence is essential.
• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or significant experience in a similar position is essential.

Benefits

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• 24 / 7 online GP service and employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal with access to thousands of retail discounts
• Life assurance and health cash plan (dental, eyecare, physiotherapy, and more)
• Cycle‑to‑work, salary finance, and charity giving schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• Car and fuel card (EV / hybrid options available)
• Optional EV / hybrid salary sacrifice scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Our client plays a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

They are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and they care about their people, their clients and the environment.

Managing Quantity Surveyor • Grantham, England, GB