Managing Quantity Surveyor

Caval Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Growing civil engineering business

Job summary

Caval Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on civil engineering projects. The role requires a senior commercial professional who can manage tenders, cost control, and final accounts, with site visits and a hybrid working arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a Senior QS/ MQS/Commercial Manager in civils, with strong contract knowledge and leadership potential to build a team as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong background within civil engineering.
• Experience across civils sector will be considered.
• Experience in highways, utilities, infrastructure, water or similar would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Ambitious and looking to progress their career.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working with senior management.
• Based in, or within a commutable distance of, the North West.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial activities across civil engineering projects.
• Supporting and managing tenders and pre-construction activities.
• Commercial management from tender through to final account.
• Cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Working closely with operational teams and senior management.
• Supporting the company's growing pipeline of AMP 8 and Highways opportunities.
• Developing commercial proc.

Skills

Senior QS experience

Civil engineering background

Commercial management

Highways/Infrastructure experience

Site visits

Hybrid working

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Warrington, North West

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Role Highlights & Packages:

• Opportunity to join a growing civil engineering business
• Genuine career progression and long-term development opportunities
• Opportunity to help build and develop a commercial team
• Strong pipeline of AMP 8 and Highways projects
• Warrington-based with site visits
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on the company's continued growth

We are looking for an experienced MQS to join a growing civil engineering business based in Warrington.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career and take on greater responsibility. The successful candidate will initially play a key role within the existing commercial function, with the longer-term opportunity to build and develop a team around them as the business continues to grow.

The company is currently busy and has a strong pipeline of opportunities, including AMP 8 and Highways works. They are looking to strengthen their presence across the North West and need a senior, locally based commercial professional who can help drive this growth.

The role will be primarily based from the Warrington office, with site visits required. Hybrid working can be accommodated for the right candidate.

Key Requirements:

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
• Strong background within civil engineering
• Experience across any civils sector will be considered
• Experience in highways, utilities, infrastructure, water or similar would be advantageous
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Ambitious and looking to progress their career
• Comfortable taking ownership and working with senior management
• Based in, or within a commutable distance of, the North West
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities:

• Managing commercial activities across civil engineering projects
• Supporting and managing tenders and pre-construction activities
• Commercial management from tender through to final account
• Cost control, forecasting and reporting
• Contract administration and commercial risk management
• Working closely with operational teams and senior management
• Supporting the company's growing pipeline of AMP 8 and Highways opportunities
• Developing commercial proc