Managing Quantity Surveyor

Kenton Black Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee a major coastal defence project. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the commercial function, ensuring that contracts are managed efficiently while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. With a focus on civil infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in delivering value for money and minimizing costs. Join a growing company that is winning new projects and offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, along with opportunities for professional growth and networking. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large civil projects with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Strong background in commercial management within main contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on a £50m coastal defence project.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors effectively.
• Monitor contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Management

Client Relationship Building

Cost Management

Civil Infrastructure Knowledge

Project Monitoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor
Civil Infrastructure
East Anglia
Up to £85,000 plus bonus

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge with a growing and reputable company? You have an exciting opportunity to join a national main contractor operating across East Anglia. The role will involve working on a £50m coastal defence and pumping station project on the East Coast.

My client is looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function. They are seeking someone from a main contractor, regional contractor, or subcontracting background but must have a heavy civils or civil infrastructure background.

Duties will include:

1. Be able to see the bigger picture to commercially deliver larger projects.
2. Confidently build relationships with clients and subcontractors.
3. Ensure that contracts are well managed and that subcontractors are properly procured and paid.
4. Monitor how contracts are progressing and work with multi-disciplinary teams to spot opportunities to minimise costs and maximise value for money.
5. Keep a keen eye on any changes to the project and sensitively handle conversations around their impact on cost.
6. Grow through exposure, mentorship, and excellent soft skills and technical training.
7. Have plenty of opportunity to keep building invaluable professional networks.

This is an excellent chance for you to join a company that is going from strength to strength and winning new projects regularly. You will earn a competitive salary/package and will be instrumental in the growth of this organisation.

For further information, please contact Ben Symonds - Kenton Black - Birmingham Office.