Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure (Exeter)

Gold Group Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance (£5,500)

Enhanced pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Life assurance

Job summary

Gold Group Ltd is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on a portfolio of water framework projects in Exeter, Devon. The role manages a team of Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial performance and shaping the unit as new work is secured.

Ideal candidates will come from civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure, with strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and proven leadership in multi-project environments, delivering robust commercial reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• You’ll already be operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor level within the civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors and be confident managing projects, clients, stakeholders and team members.
• You’ll ideally have experience in the following areas:
• Previous experience leading or mentoring commercial teams.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• A background in civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Recruiting, developing and growing the commercial team in line with an expanding workload.
• Providing commercial support across multiple live projects.
• Managing contract performance from procurement through to final account.
• Reviewing applications for payment, compensation events and subcontract accounts.
• Producing commercial reports, forecasts and CVRs.
• Managing risk, change and cost control across the framework.
• Building strong relationships with operational teams and South West Water.
• Ensuring NEC contracts are administered correctly and consistently.

Skills

Leadership

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Negotiation

Contract management

Team mentoring

Job description

Gold Group Ltd is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on a portfolio of water framework projects in Exeter, Devon. The role manages a team of Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial performance and shaping the unit as new work is secured.

Ideal candidates will come from civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure, with strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and proven leadership in multi-project environments, delivering robust commercial reporting and risk management.