Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water Sector (AMP8) Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Generous holiday

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function for a major water sector portfolio in the South West. You will manage a team of QS professionals, set commercial strategy, and ensure robust cost reporting and CVRs across multiple wastewater schemes.

The role requires deep NEC contract experience and a collaborative client-facing approach. The position offers long-term pipeline security with a leading UK contractor, driving procurement and estimating input

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Managing QS or Commercial Manager level with a main contractor.
• Strong background in the water sector, ideally on AMP frameworks (AMP6/7/8).
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, particularly target cost contracts.
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Confident, collaborative communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of wastewater schemes.
• Manage and develop a team of Senior, Intermediate and Assistant QSs.
• Own commercial strategy, cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs across the portfolio.
• Administer NEC contracts (target cost Options C/E), including compensation events, early warnings and applications for payment.
• Work collaboratively with the client, alliance partners and cost consultants in an open-book, partnering environment.
• Drive procurement and supply chain strategy, including subcontract tendering, negotiation and final accounts.
• Support estimating and early contractor involvement on new schemes coming through the pipeline.
• Report commercial performance to senior leadership and help develop the business's position in the water sector.

Skills

People management

Commercial leadership

NEC contracts knowledge

Water sector experience

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS desirable

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function for a major water sector portfolio in the South West. You will manage a team of QS professionals, set commercial strategy, and ensure robust cost reporting and CVRs across multiple wastewater schemes.

The role requires deep NEC contract experience and a collaborative client-facing approach. The position offers long-term pipeline security with a leading UK contractor, driving procurement and estimating input