Managing Quantity Surveyor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

My Rewards portal

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity or paternity leave

Reward and recognition scheme

Online GP Service

Company car and fuel card

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Private health care (Single cover)

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Recommend a friend

Job summary

M Group Transport (M&E) Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with strong cost management and contract administration skills to oversee pre-construction through final account. You will manage budgets, lead procurement and governance, and mentor junior staff while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Ideal candidates have civil engineering experience in safety-critical sectors, MRICS or CICES preferred, and proficiency with Oracle and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field (MRICS or CICES preferred).
• Significant experience in civil engineering, rail, aviation, defence or safety-critical sectors.
• Proficiency with cost management software (Oracle) and MS Office; strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Inclusive environment and values focused on Health & Safety, Service Delivery, Investing in People, Integrity.
• Governance: manage work winning governance per group policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets from pre-construction to final account.
• Lead contract administration and negotiate terms with clarity.
• Identify risks and manage procurement to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor and lead junior staff to ensure project success.
• Prepare and approve monthly CVRs in line with value recognition rules.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key clients to maximise recovery and minimise WIP.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Risk management

Leadership

CVR

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Procurement

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS

CICES

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

M Group Transport (M&E) Ltd

With over 40 years’ experience, we’re a trusted partner with the expertise to get the work done.

What will you be doing?

• Cost Management: Can you prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets? You’ll ensure effective financial control from pre-construction to final account.
• Contract Administration: Are you experienced in managing contracts and negotiating terms? You’ll lead this process with confidence and clarity.
• Risk & Procurement: Do you excel at identifying risks and managing procurement processes? You’ll ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and on time.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Are you enthusiastic about mentoring others? You’ll share your expertise and support junior staff to ensure project success.
• CVR - accurately prepare and approve monthly CVRs in accordance with value recognition rules and group policy
• Client Relationships - establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key Clients to maximise recovery and minimise WIP

What you will bring

• Qualifications: Do you have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field? MRICS or CICES accreditation is preferred.
• Experience: Have you worked in civil engineering, rail, aviation, defence, or other safety-critical sectors? We’re looking for significant experience.
• Skills: Are you proficient with cost management software (Oracle) and Microsoft Office? Do you have strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills?
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Are you ready for a role that values your expertise? We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive Environment: Do you value diversity and support? We promote collaboration and respect in everything we do.
• Core Values: Do you want to work for a company that upholds Health & Safety, Service Delivery, Investing in People, and Integrity? These values guide us every day.
• Governance - manage work winning governance in accordance with group policy and requirements

If you want to make a real impact on vital infrastructure projects, we’d be excited to have you on our team.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal, access to 1,000’s retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

In addition, this role offers

• Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
• Single cover private health care
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.