Managing Quantity Surveyor

DS Recruiting Services Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management on a significant infrastructure project in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have experience in subcontracting and NEC contracts, and will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors. This positions offers a chance to impact flagship projects and develop a new team in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in subcontracting with earth/groundworks and reinforced concrete works.
• Ability to work on large-scale civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of new infrastructure package in Manchester.
• Lead and develop a team of less experienced Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Commercial management

Team leadership

NEC contracts knowledge

Large-scale civil engineering project management

Job description

Overview

I have been asked to find a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into the role.

My client is a specialist contractor with a portfolio of interesting projects across the UK. Their most recent win is a large civil engineering infrastructure package in Manchester which could be worth anywhere between £25-50 m (tbc).

This project is due to commence in the next couple of months.

Responsibilities

• Take on responsibility for commercial management on the new infrastructure package in Manchester and future schemes across the Midlands/North/North West.
• Lead and develop a team of less experienced Quantity Surveyors, applying your knowledge to support their growth and performance.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor; background in subcontracting with earth/groundworks and reinforced concrete works, ideally on infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding/knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to work on large-scale civil engineering projects and manage commercial processes.

Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful and stable organisation on what will be one of their flagship projects to date. You will be the first commercial acquisition at this level in the region and this will give you a 'blank canvass' on which to work.

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion regarding this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and career aspirations.