Managing Quantity Surveyor

SJR Partners; Tideswell CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SJR Partners is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for multiple highway, surfacing and civil engineering projects. You will mentor a team of surveyors and oversee interim valuations, final accounts and monthly reports.

The role requires extensive experience in highways or civil engineering, a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, and strong NEC contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is essential.
• Significant highways/surfacing or civil engineering experience required.
• Experience in a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple live projects concurrently.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple contracts from tender handover to final account.
• Mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff.
• Oversee interim applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Produce monthly commercial reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Contracts and Project Managers to maximise performance.
• Develop client relationships with authorities, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support the Commercial Director with planning, forecasting and strategic decisions.
• Promote best commercial practice and governance compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

About the Company We are a leading highways and surfacing contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the East Midlands and beyond. Our reputation has been built on safety, quality, reliability and long-term client relationships. Working across both public and private sectors, we deliver a diverse range of projects including highways construction, surfacing, public realm, residential infrastructure, commercial developments, airports, race circuits and highways maintenance. Our collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to excellence have established us as a trusted partner for local authorities, national contractors, developers and private sector clients. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple contracts from tender handover through to final account.
• Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff.
• Oversee the preparation, submission and agreement of interim applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Produce monthly commercial reports for senior management.
• Work closely with Operational Managers, Contracts Managers and Project Managers to maximise project performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and supply chain partners.
• Support the Commercial Director with business planning, forecasting and strategic commercial decisions.
• Promote best commercial practice and continuous improvement across the business.
• Ensure all commercial activities are undertaken in accordance with company governance, procedures and ethical standards.

Types of Projects

• Highways infrastructure
• Asphalt surfacing and resurfacing
• Public realm improvements
• Section 278 highway works
• Section 38 residential developments
• Airport infrastructure
• Race circuits and motorsport facilities
• Highways maintenance contracts
• Commercial developments
• Residential infrastructure
• Industrial and logistics developments
• Car parks and external works

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Significant experience within highways, surfacing or civil engineering.
• Proven experience in a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Excellent financial reporting and forecasting abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence
  Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Significant experience within highways, surfacing or civil engineering.
• Proven experience in a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple live projets simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Excellent financial reporting and forecasting abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence
  We are a leading highways and surfacing contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the East Midlands and beyond. Our reputation has been built on safety, quality, reliability and long-term client relationships. Working across both public and private sectors, we deliver a diverse range of projects including highways construction, surfacing, public realm, residential infrastructure, commercial developments, airports, race circuits and highways maintenance. Our collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to excellence have established us as a trusted partner for local authorities, national contractors, developers and private sector clients.