Managing Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

SJR Partners; Derby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SJR Partners is a leading Civil Engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the Midlands and beyond. We work on highways, utilities, surfacing, public realm, residential infrastructure, and more, serving public and private sector clients.

We are seeking a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor who shares our ambition to deliver exceptional projects while shaping the future of our commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, primarily supporting two key strategic clients alongside a number of smaller schemes.
• Lead on the legal and contractual aspects of project delivery, including contract reviews, risk management, and identifying commercial opportunities.
• Produce and present high-quality commercial reports, providing clear insights into project performance, risks, and financial position.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the commercial team, including overseeing Quantity Surveyors and recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing new commercial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the commercial function, with the autonomy to make a lasting impact on how the department operates.
• Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff.

Job description

We are a leading Civil Engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the 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, Utilities, 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.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor who shares our ambition to deliver exceptional projects while helping to shape the future of our commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, primarily supporting two key strategic clients alongside a number of smaller schemes.
• Lead on the legal and contractual aspects of project delivery, including contract reviews, risk management, and identifying commercial opportunities.
• Produce and present high-quality commercial reports, providing clear insights into project performance, risks, and financial position.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the commercial team, including overseeing Quantity Surveyors and recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing new commercial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the commercial function, with the autonomy to make a lasting impact on how the department operates.
• Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff.
• Support the Commercial Director with business planning, forecasting and strategic commercial decisions.