Managing Quantity Surveyor (Highways)

Caval Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Wakefield is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of quantity surveyors. In this role, you will mentor team members, manage client relationships, and ensure strict commercial control across projects. The ideal candidate should hold a BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying and have extensive civil engineering experience, particularly with NEC contracts. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering/highways environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts especially NEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors.
• Manage relationships with clients and ensure commercial control.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract management

Cost management

Client relationship management

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors at various levels, providing guidance and fostering professional development. They will serve as the key commercial point of contact, managing relationships with clients in a collaborative and fair manner. The role involves ensuring strict commercial control across the business and promoting a culture of financial discipline. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the operational team to achieve shared commercial objectives and drive business success.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Pre-Contract Management

• Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and capitalize leads.
• Liaises with the estimator to ensure prices are competitive whilst delivering the company margin objectives.
• Respond efficiently to client requests during the pre-contract stage to enable projects to progress to delivery stage as quickly as possible.
• Feedback lessons learnt from the deliver stage into future estimates to ensure the business is always best placed to secure new work.

Cost Management and Budget Control

• Project cash collection, ensuring timely applications and response to Client queries.
• Project change management, ensuring submission and agreement of CE's and maintenance of CE Registers and/or CEMAR.
• Implementation of cost control measures, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and provide advice on value engineering.
• Produce and deliver turnover and margin budgets and forecasts alongside operational peer.
• Work closely with the operational team to provide a commercial service that enables them to deliver project efficiently and to budget.
• Review terms and conditions of contract and sub-contract ensuring risk are understood and appropriate for the type, size and complexity of project.

Contract Management

• Lead contract negotiations and manage contract documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of work, and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolve any disputes or claims that arise during the course of the project.
• Monitor project performance against contracts, advising on variations and changes to scope.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to junior and senior team members.
• Ensure the team operates efficiently, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development through training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering/highways environment
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts especially NEC

Please apply online and/or contact Damian Aston on LinkedIn or for more information.