Managing Quantity Surveyor

Intersect Global Ltd; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersect Global Ltd is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a £30M workstream within civil engineering & utilities. The role reports to the Commercial Manager and manages a team of five QSs, with a clear path to Commercial Manager within roughly 12 months.

The position focuses on NEC-based projects, commercial control, cost reporting, and developing commercial processes in a growing Tier 1 contractor environment. Hybrid working is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and experience.
• Proven commercial management and cost control experience.
• Experience with CVRs, forecasting, change management and subcontract procurement.
• Ability to manage and develop junior commercial staff.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A stable career history with a clear desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a team of five Quantity Surveyors.
• Taking commercial ownership of a £30M workstream.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with the development of the commercial function.
• Working towards progression into a Commercial Manager role.
• Cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• CVR and commercial performance management.
• Value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Subcontract procurement and management.
• Change management and commercial entitlement.
• Managing and developing commercial processes.
• Reviewing and managing contractual and commercial notices.
• Working collaboratively with clients and subcontractors.
• Producing accurate commercial and client reporting.
• Working closely with Project Managers to maximise commercial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements.

Skills

NEC contract knowledge

Commercial management

CVR forecasting

Forecasting

Change management

Subcontract procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering & Utilities | £30M Workstream | Hybrid

Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for the next step?

A Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor following the successful award of new work valued at approximately £100M per annum.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who wants genuine career progression. With continued growth across the business, the successful candidate will initially manage a £30M workstream and a team of five Quantity Surveyors, with a clear opportunity to progress into a Commercial Manager position within 12 months.

This is not simply a management position it is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant commercial function and build towards overall commercial responsibility.

The Role

Initially reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of a £30M workstream, leading and developing a team of five Quantity Surveyors.

The project portfolio consists of major utility and infrastructure schemes, administered under NEC contracts. You will work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure strong commercial control and successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing a team of five Quantity Surveyors
• Taking commercial ownership of a £30M workstream
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with the development of the commercial function
• Working towards progression into a Commercial Manager role
• Cost forecasting and financial reporting
• CVR and commercial performance management
• Value engineering and cost optimisation
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Change management and commercial entitlement
• Managing and developing commercial processes
• Reviewing and managing contractual and commercial notices
• Working collaboratively with clients and subcontractors
• Producing accurate commercial and client reporting
• Working closely with Project Managers to maximise commercial performance
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements

Career Progression

The key attraction of this opportunity is the genuine route from Managing Quantity Surveyor to Commercial Manager.

The business is growing rapidly following the successful award of significant new work, creating opportunities for high-performing commercial professionals to take on increased responsibility.

If you are currently a Senior Quantity Surveyor and feel ready to step into an MQS role, this could be an ideal opportunity to make that move with the backing of an established Tier 1 contractor.

If you are already operating at Managing Quantity Surveyor level, the role offers the opportunity to take greater commercial ownership and progress towards Commercial Manager within approximately 12 months.

About You

You will ideally be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.

You will have:

• A BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience working within UK civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and experience
• Proven commercial management and cost control experience
• Experience with CVRs, forecasting, change management and subcontract procurement
• The ability to manage and develop junior commercial staff
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A stable career history with a clear desire to progress

Why Apply?

• Genuine Senior QS ? Managing QS ? Commercial Manager career path
• Potential progression to Commercial Manager within 12 months
• Responsibility for a £30M workstream
• Management responsibility for five Quantity Surveyors
• Work for an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor
• Major utility and infrastructure projects
• Strong NEC commercial environment
• Continued business growth and future opportunities
• Hybrid working with three days per week encouraged from home
• A business that actively supports flexible working and employee development

This is an opportunity for a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants more than just a job title it is a chance to take the next step in their career, gain genuine management responsibility and position themselves for Commercial Manager level within a growing Tier 1 contractor.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.