Managing Quantity Surveyor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and skilled management team is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of projects within a Highways Framework. This is a pivotal role in a booming multi-disciplinary contractor known for its commitment to delivering construction projects across the East Midlands. The successful candidate will lead cost control efforts, build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and work closely with senior leadership on budgeting and financial reporting. Join a friendly working environment with low staff turnover and enjoy excellent employee benefits, including a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement

Business travel

Pension scheme

Employee benefits including bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for a step up.
• Ambitious and driven with a focus on advancing the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of projects ensuring cost efficiency.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders while managing risks.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Control

Relationship Building

Risk Management

Forecasting and Budgeting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered Status (RICS)

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering Contractor - Northampton

• Competitive salary (Up to £85,000)
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement
• Business travel
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits including bonus of 5-10%
• Friendly working environment and extremely low staff turnover
• Joining an established and skilled management team

A booming multi-disciplinary contractor based in Northampton is looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to manage a Highways Framework.

Company-wide, they excel in delivering construction projects on a national scale, with a focus on the East Midlands area.

Having just achieved a record year, this is an exciting time to join as they continue to expand.

Our client is a leading main contractor specialising in turnkey solutions for industrial, build-to-rent, student accommodation, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects.

THE ROLE: - Managing Quantity Surveyor

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of the commercial management of projects up to £25m within the Highways Framework agreement.

You will be a visiting Managing Quantity Surveyor, working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor based on-site.

Your responsibilities include managing cost control and working closely with the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring robust cost control
• Work closely with directors on forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Ensure contracts and framework agreements are managed effectively

The right person - Managing Quantity Surveyor

You will be an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Managing Quantity Surveyor role.

You should be ambitious, driven, and eager to help advance the business.

Experience in highways main contracting is essential.