Managing Quantity Surveyor

Urban Connect; United States; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Connect is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on a long-term water infrastructure programme across the UK. This remote-first role requires travel about once per week and a focus on cost and value management, risk mitigation and contract compliance.

You will drive procurement, cost plans and final accounts while mentoring the QS team and working closely with clients, subcontractors and senior management to deliver projects efficiently and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management of civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with cost reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to lead a quantity surveying team and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from procurement to final account.
• Train and supervise the quantity surveying team, including recruitment and development.
• Prepare and maintain monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial action plans.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and supply chain to maximise cash recovery and improve efficiency.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Contract management

Job description

A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a long-term programme of essential water infrastructure investment.

The role will provide commercial leadership across a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, ranging from approximately £200k to more than £10m.

You will work closely with project delivery teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage cost and value, identify commercial opportunities, mitigate risk and support successful project outcomes.

The position is remote-first, with travel required approximately once per week.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be a key member of the project team, providing clear commercial advice and helping to ensure that projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in line with contractual requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from procurement through to final account.
• Managing, supporting and training the quantity surveying team with involvement in recruitment and development.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial action plans.
• Working with project delivery teams to improve efficiency, manage expenditure and maximise cash recovery

About you You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take ownership of significant commercial responsibilities and contribute at a senior level within project teams.

You will bring experience of:

• Commercial management within the construction, civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Working collaboratively with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.