Managing Quantity Surveyor

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Hampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their Client's Commercial Team in the UK. This role involves commercial leadership across major water infrastructure projects, offering hybrid work flexibility and the chance to lead a talented team. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in managing small teams and client relationships. Competitive salary and multiple benefits included.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Car / car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing individuals or small teams.
• Strong background in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors.
• Demonstrable IChemE contract experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects valued between £5m and £20m.
• Take full responsibility for end-to-end commercial management.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Manage contract administration under the IChemE contract.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive margin improvement plans.
• Take ownership of monthly reporting.
• Oversee the procurement process.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Team management

Client relationship management

IChemE contract management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Walthamstow or Hampton (Hybrid working available)

Sector: Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering / MEICA

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Client's Commercial Team with an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across major water infrastructure projects.

This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, reporting directly to the Senior Commercial Manager.

You’ll lead the full commercial lifecycle from pre-construction through to final accounting while managing and developing a talented commercial team.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Car / car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects valued between £5m and £20m.
• Take full responsibility for end-to-end commercial management, from pre-construction to final account.
• Lead and develop a team of 3-5 Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Manage contract administration under the IChemE contract, including variations, applications for payment, and early warning notices via CEMAR.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Drive margin improvement plans and ensure cash exposure is minimised at all times.
• Take ownership of monthly reporting, including CVRs, client forecasting, cashflow, and WIP reporting.
• Oversee the procurement process and ensure accurate forecast reporting with clear variance narratives.
• Conduct site visits and complete Senior Manager Tours.
• Lead negotiations of Works Order Contracts in line with company policy.
• Support additional duties associated with commercial management of your project portfolio.

About You

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing and developing individuals or small teams.
• Strong background in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors.
• Demonstrable IChemE contract experience.

Desirable

• Chartered member of RICS or CICES (or working towards).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major contractor delivering essential infrastructure, offering long-term career prospects and professional growth within the water sector.

If you're hands-on, dependable, and ready to start a new career, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this position, then click the 'apply now' button.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.