Managing Quantity Surveyor

MPA Recruitment; Omagh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust

Private healthcare

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in County Tyrone to lead the commercial function across major construction and civil engineering projects. Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee commercial performance from tender through final account and mentor a high-performing team.

This senior role offers a market-leading salary package, employee ownership benefits, private healthcare, and long-term progression within a forward-thinking contractor that values its people.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Significant experience at Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor level.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts and contract law.
• Experience managing variations, claims, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong IT and commercial software proficiency.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Civil engineering experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple construction and civil engineering projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies, tender assessments and commercial appraisals.
• Prepare and review interim valuations, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and reconciliations.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual claims.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Develop project budgets, forecasts and client quotations.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the commercial team.
• Drive continuous improvement and commercial best practice across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Permanent | Senior Leadership Opportunity | County Tyrone

Market-Leading Salary Package | Employee Ownership Benefits | Private Healthcare | Long-Term Career Progression

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveying professional looking for an opportunity to lead, influence commercial strategy and play a key role in the success of major construction and civil engineering projects?

Our client, a highly respected and growing construction and civil engineering contractor, is seeking an ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their senior commercial team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, employee-focused organisation that delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will oversee the commercial performance of projects from tender stage through to final account, while leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.

For the right individual, this role offers an exceptional long-term career opportunity within a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards success.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management function, ensuring projects are delivered profitably, contractually and efficiently while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple construction and civil engineering projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies, tender assessments and commercial appraisals.
• Prepare and review interim valuations, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and reconciliations.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual claims.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Develop project budgets, forecasts and client quotations.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the commercial team.
• Drive continuous improvement and commercial best practice across projects.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially focused leader with a proven track record in delivering successful project outcomes within a contracting environment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Significant experience operating at Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor level.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts and contract law.
• Experience managing variations, claims, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong IT and commercial software proficiency.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Civil engineering experience would be highly advantageous.

Outstanding Benefits Package

This organisation understands that exceptional people deserve exceptional rewards.

What's on Offer

• Market-leading salary package, dependent on experience.
• Employee Ownership Trust, providing access to tax-efficient bonus opportunities.
• Generous annual leave allowance with additional service-related increases.
• Comprehensive private healthcare scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Group life assurance.
• Length of service rewards.
• Company-provided workwear.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing and successful business.

Why Apply?

This is much more than a traditional Quantity Surveying role. It is an opportunity to join a progressive organisation where your expertise will directly influence business performance, project success and future growth.

If you are a commercially driven leader looking for a senior role that offers genuine autonomy, excellent rewards and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we would be delighted to speak with you confidentially.