Managing Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor for major civil infrastructure projects in the South West. The role blends client-facing commercial leadership with NEC contract administration across NEC3/NEC4 frameworks, with a pathway from freelance to permanent where desired.

You will oversee commercial performance, cost reporting, valuations and final accounts, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Proven cost reporting, forecasting and commercial management experience.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of infrastructure projects.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and commercial plans.
• Manage valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts.
• Procurement and subcontract management.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior commercial staff.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Cost reporting & forecasting

Client-facing skills

Line management potential

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: South West
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + package
Contract: Permanent preferred | Freelance considered (£500 per day CIS)
Hybrid Working: 4 days office/site | 1 days home

The Opportunity

We're working with a well-established Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor that has secured a significant pipeline of long-term infrastructure work across the South West. Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This opportunity would suit an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or a Senior Quantity Surveyor who's ready to take the next step. The long-term plan is to recruit permanently, however the business understands how challenging the current market is and is happy to consider experienced freelance professionals on a CIS basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role if that's something you'd be interested in. You'll be joining a busy commercial team delivering major infrastructure projects under NEC contracts, with long-term secured work and genuine opportunities to progress.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the commercial management of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, working closely with the Commercial Manager, operational teams and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

• Managing the commercial performance of infrastructure projects
• NEC3 and NEC4 contract administration
• Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial management
• Managing valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery

What We're Looking For

• Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure
• Strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract knowledge
• Experience with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial management
• Good client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Managing Quantity Surveyors or ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyors looking to make the step up are encouraged to apply

What's On Offer

• £70,000 - £85,000 plus package
• Freelance option available at £500 per day CIS
• Genuine opportunity for freelance professionals to move into a permanent role
• Long-term workload across secured infrastructure frameworks
• Clear progression into senior commercial leadership positions
• Stable business with an excellent pipeline of future work

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.