Managing Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Company pension

Private medical cover

25 days’ annual leave + holidays

Vehicle or car allowance

Professional development

Performance reviews

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in Peterborough. You will oversee commercial performance across a diverse project portfolio and provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams.

You will manage cost control, forecasting, risk, and contract administration across multiple schemes, with a focus on driving performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial role within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and construction law.
• Experience managing forecasts, valuations, cost analysis and final accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial reporting.
• Oversee monthly cost value reporting and commercial reviews at project and business unit level.
• Manage applications for payment, valuations and final account settlements.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams.
• Manage contract and subcontract agreements, including NEC forms of contract.
• Identify and manage contractual risks, opportunities and change.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and the wider supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with commercial procedures, governance requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Share best practice and support development.

Skills

Commercial experience

NEC contracts knowledge

Forecasting & valuations

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your commercial career with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor?

Our client is looking for a commercially driven professional to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, ranging from 200k to 10m+, including long-term frameworks, bespoke schemes and emergency works.

You'll work closely with project delivery teams and senior management, providing commercial guidance, managing risk and identifying opportunities to improve project performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of commercial strategy across multiple projects, influence business performance and help develop a growing infrastructure team.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll oversee commercial performance across a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring effective cost control, accurate forecasting and strong contract management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Commercial Management

• Lead cost control, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial reporting.

• Oversee monthly cost value reporting and commercial reviews at project and business unit level.

• Manage applications for payment, valuations and final account settlements.

• Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams.

Contracts & Procurement

• Manage contract and subcontract agreements, including NEC forms of contract.

• Identify and manage contractual risks, opportunities and change.

• Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and the wider supply chain.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with commercial procedures, governance requirements and reporting deadlines.

• Share best practice and support the developme

• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery.

About You

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in construction or civil engineering and the confidence to influence project and business performance.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience in a commercial role within construction or civil engineering.

• A strong understanding of NEC contracts and construction law.

• Experience managing forecasts, valuations, cost analysis and final accounts.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

The following would also be advantageous:

• RICS, CIOB or CICES membership, or working towards professional accreditation.

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Experience working for a main contractor or direct delivery organisation.

• Knowledge of estimating and wider commercial strategy.

• A relevant CSCS card.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Company pension and life assurance.

• Private medical cover.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.

• Company vehicle, car allowance or green car scheme, depending on the role.

• Career development through mentoring, coaching and professional training.

• Regular performance reviews and progression planning.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can influence commercial strategy, lead by example and contribute to major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.