Managing Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks an accomplished Managing Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a significant £60m project in Hampshire. This senior role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, developing the commercial strategy, and ensuring compliance with governance and best practices. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and have proven experience within civil engineering. The position offers significant autonomy and influence in project decision-making as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (HNC/BSc or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong track record at Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy development for the project.
• Manage the project commercial team through mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with commercial procedures and best practices.

Skills

Leadership capability

Analytical skills

Commercial judgement

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Managing Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a flagship £60m civil engineering project in Hampshire for a Tier 1 contractor.

Created following the award of a major new contract, this position offers a senior professional the chance to take full commercial ownership of a high-profile scheme and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure project. The successful candidate will join a market-leading organisation recognised for its strong governance, investment in people, and long-term career pathways.

The Role

Reporting into senior commercial and operational leadership, the Managing Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for setting and delivering the commercial strategy for the project while leading a multi‑disciplinary commercial team. The role carries significant autonomy and influence across project decision‑making.

Key responsibilities include

• Overall commercial leadership and governance of the project from contract award through final account
• Developing and implementing the commercial strategy to maximise value, margin, and cash flow
• Leading, mentoring, and performance‑managing the project commercial team
• Strategic management of subcontract procurement, commercial risk, and supply chain relationships
• Ownership of cost forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial performance reviews
• Proactive management of change, compensation events, and early warnings under NEC contracts
• Senior stakeholder engagement with clients, partners, and internal leadership teams
• Providing high‑level commercial and contractual advice to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Ensuring compliance with company’s commercial procedures, controls, and best practices

Experience Required

• Applicants will be degree qualified (HNC / BSc or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline and will demonstrate a strong track record operating at Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level within the civil engineering sector.
• Extensive experience delivering major civils, infrastructure, or utilities projects
• In‑depth knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial risk management
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing commercial teams

Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial judgement

Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and project outcomes.

This role is suited to an established Managing Quantity Surveyor or a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior commercial leadership role on a major project.

Intersect Global is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity within the workplace.

For further details on this opportunity, please contact Intersect today.