Managing Quantity Surveyor

The Highfield Company; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm is seeking a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations on a significant energy infrastructure project in the UK. You will be responsible for cost management, subcontract procurement, and ensuring compliance with NEC contracts. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and the opportunity for long-term career progression in a growing portfolio of national schemes.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Bonus scheme

Pension and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Experience with M&E packages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, including cost control and budget management.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and ongoing performance.
• Oversee valuations, variations, change management, and final accounts.
• Provide input into risk management and value engineering strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering and site teams for compliance.
• Support junior commercial staff.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Change management

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Location: Friston

Salary: Up to £95,000 + car/allowance + bonus + pension + benefits

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours, Monday-Friday)

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major substation civil engineering project in Friston. This is an excellent opportunity to take commercial leadership on a nationally significant energy infrastructure scheme, playing a key role in cost management, contractual compliance, and overall commercial strategy.

Role Overview

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead commercial operations throughout the full project lifecycle. You'll oversee subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting while working closely with project teams to ensure the scheme is delivered efficiently and in line with NEC contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and budget management
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, tendering, and ongoing commercial performance
• Oversee valuations, variations, change management, and final accounts
• Provide input into risk management and value engineering strategies
• Maintain close collaboration with engineering and site teams to ensure financial and contractual compliance
• Support and guide junior commercial staff where required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated experience managing change and leading commercial processes
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Experience with M&E packages advantageous

What's on Offer

• Salary £85,000-£90,00
• Car allowance or company car
• Bonus scheme
• Pension and full benefits package
• Opportunity to lead commercial delivery on a major UK energy infrastructure project
• Long-term career progression within a growing portfolio of national schemes

How to Apply

To register your interest, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion