Managing Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Hittisleigh; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension matched up to 8%

26 days' annual leave

Life assurance

Flexible and hybrid working practices

Professional membership fees paid

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role based in Exeter with regional travel across Devon and Cornwall. The role requires senior commercial leadership on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, overseeing commercial delivery, risk, valuations and cost reporting within a collaborative team.

Hybrid working combines home and site/office presence. The successful candidate will bring extensive quantity surveying experience, NEC contracts

Qualifications

• Significant quantity surveying and commercial management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong NEC contracts knowledge and contract administration skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop commercial teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Manage contractual obligations under NEC contracts and change control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Provide leadership to the wider commercial team and mentor staff.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Team leadership

Cost reporting

Financial forecasting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

A Managing Quantity Surveyor is sought by RGB Recruitment for a permanent, full-time post based in Exeter, covering projects throughout Devon and Cornwall. This hybrid role suits a senior commercial professional ready to lead on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. Responsibilities include overseeing commercial delivery across a portfolio of works, managing contractual risk, preparing valuations and cost reports, and supporting bid teams. Applicants should hold strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure, with proven contract administration and team leadership skills. The salary ranges from £82,000 to £86,000 annually, plus a car allowance, bonus and further benefits. Occasional travel across the region is expected.

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Location: Exeter-based, with travel across Devon & Cornwall Salary: Up to £86,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Arrangement: Hybrid The Opportunity RGB Recruitment is working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in infrastructure projects across Devon and Cornwall, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take on a senior leadership position. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial delivery of a portfolio of projects, managing contractual risk, driving financial performance and providing leadership to the wider commercial team. The position offers a combination of home working, office attendance and regional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting, CVRs and final account negotiations.
• Manage contractual obligations under NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the commercial team.
• Work collaboratively with operational, design and project management teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and strategic advice to senior management.

About You

To be considered for this Managing Quantity Surveyor opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Significant quantity surveying and commercial management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• A strong main contractor background, ideally within a Tier 1 environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proven experience leading or developing commercial teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects or substantial infrastructure packages.
• Strong financial management, cost forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience within the water or utilities sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applications from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors with demonstrable commercial leadership experience who are ready to progress will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £86,000
• Car allowance
• Performance‑related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension matched up to 8%
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 3 days' annual leave
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Professional membership fees paid
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Additional employee benefits