Managing Quantity Surveyor

Chroma Recruitment Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Chroma Recruitment Ltd in Hull is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take commercial leadership of a major construction project. This senior role oversees cost control, forecasting, contract administration and subcontractor management to maximise profitability.

Reporting to senior commercial leadership, you will drive commercial governance, produce monthly reports and mentor a team of quantity surveyors, while ensuring robust records, change control and compliance on NEC-based

Qualifications

• Senior-level commercial leadership experience on major engineering/construction projects.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge and change management.
• Proven ability to manage cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial activities across a major construction project.
• Administer NEC contracts and ensure commercial compliance.
• Oversee measurement, valuation and payment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership or progression

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Hull

£80,000 + 5K Car Allowance + Benefits | Permanent | Full-Time

A leading engineering and industrial services organisation is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take commercial leadership of a major construction project based in Hull.

This is a senior-level position responsible for the overall commercial performance of a high-value project, providing leadership across cost control, forecasting, change management, contract administration and subcontractor management.

The successful candidate will work closely with project leadership, ensuring robust commercial governance while driving project profitability, contract compliance and successful commercial delivery.

The Role

Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will be responsible for:

• Leading all day-to-day commercial activities across a major construction project
• Managing NEC contract administration and commercial compliance
• Overseeing measurement, valuation and payment application processes
• Managing forecasting, cost-to-complete and estimate-at-completion reporting
• Leading Compensation Event and change management activities
• Driving commercial performance, profitability and cash flow management
• Managing subcontractor procurement, administration and final accounts
• Providing commercial advice to project and operational teams
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks and maximising opportunities
• Ensuring robust commercial records and contractual substantiation are maintained
• Producing monthly commercial reporting and financial forecasts
• Mentoring and leading Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members

What We're Looking For

We'd be interested in speaking with candidates currently working as:

• Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Commercial Manager
• Lead Quantity Surveyor
• Senior Commercial Manager
• Commercial Lead
• Project Commercial Manager
• Quantity Surveying Team Lead

Essential Experience

• Significant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management experience within major engineering, construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract experience
• Experience managing Compensation Events and contract change processes
• Strong measurement and valuation experience
• Proven cost control, forecasting and financial reporting capability
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
• Excellent stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills
• Previous leadership, mentoring or team management experience

Desirable Experience

• NEC4 Option B contract experience
• Major industrial, energy or infrastructure project experience
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar discipline
• RICS membership or progression towards chartership
• Experience using commercial and project financial systems
• Strong understanding of project controls, planning and commercial risk management

Backgrounds of Interest

Candidates from any of the following sectors are encouraged to apply:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Chemical
• Power Generation
• Energy
• Utilities
• Nuclear
• Renewables
• Industrial Services
• Engineering Construction
• Infrastructure

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £80,000
• Senior commercial leadership position
• Major project responsibility
• Opportunity to lead commercial activities on a high-profile scheme
• Clear progression opportunities for ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyors looking to step into a management role
• Long-term project pipeline
• Comprehensive benefits package