Managing Quantity Surveyor

Samuel Knight; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering organization seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their stations and buildings portfolio. The role includes managing significant investment projects, ensuring financial efficiency, and supervising teams. The position offers a competitive rewards package, including hybrid working opportunities and professional development.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave plus birthday off

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity packages

Qualifications

• Experience working in a rail environment.
• Managing project portfolios up to £25 million.
• Ability to work independently and understand procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial reporting on projects.
• Supervise and support direct reports.
• Monitor subcontractors against program.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Supervision

Cost Management

Communication

Education

BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying

CIOB or RICS accreditation

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their stations and buildings portfolio in Wales & Western region on the CP7 framework. Works will include the building of 6 new stations, as well as maintenance and renewals of canopies, buildings, depots, platform structures, car parks, and subways.

Our client is a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Provide accurate financial reporting on individual projects.
2. Review and report on other projects within your remit.
3. Supervise, support, and advise direct reports.
4. Place subcontracts in accordance with main contract policies and procedures.
5. Advise project surveyors on opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs.
6. Ensure procedures are followed by direct reports.
7. Monitor subcontractors against programme and support direct reports accordingly.
8. Monitor internal expenditure against budget.
9. Ensure accurate forecasting.
10. Implement and monitor commercial systems and procedures.
11. Maintain effective communication with all parties.
12. Maximise reporting efficiency through techniques and systems.

Our client values their staff, offering a competitive rewards package including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days Annual Leave plus your birthday off, hybrid working where possible, and enhanced Paternity & Maternity packages. There are opportunities for personal and professional development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working across disciplines within a rail environment, such as groundworks, RC structures, steelwork, and building.
• Experience with tier 1 contractors.
• Experience managing a project portfolio up to £25 million.
• BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Preferably qualified to CIOB or RICS accreditation.
• Ability to work independently, with knowledge of subcontractor procurement and measurement cycles.
• Understanding of suppliers' business and commitments.
• Local market knowledge.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are an equal opportunities employer and value a diverse workforce. We are committed to supporting applicants throughout their journey. If you need any specialist support during your application, we will work with you to provide assistance.