Senior Managing Quantity Surveyor – Infra/Utilities (Flexible)

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team on a major UK infrastructure programme in South Wales. The role oversees a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust financial controls and strong commercial performance.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will mentor a team of QSs and Senior QSs, drive change control, and optimise reporting and governance across the programme.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Proven experience as Managing QS or senior commercial leadership.
• Experience developing and leading commercial teams.
• Strong NEC3 contracts knowledge, ECC Option A.
• Experience with CVRs, forecasting, cash flow and reporting.
• Experience across multiple projects or long-term frameworks.
• Background in infrastructure/utilities/civil engineering.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple projects.
• Own the commercial performance, cost control and reporting.
• Run monthly reporting: CVRs, forecasting, cash flow and cost management.
• Oversee change management, compensation events and contract administration.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Produce consolidated reports for senior stakeholders.
• Drive consistency in processes, reporting and governance.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Financial analysis

Contract administration

Change management

CVRs

Forecasting

Cash flow

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

COINS

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team on a major UK infrastructure programme in South Wales. The role oversees a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust financial controls and strong commercial performance.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will mentor a team of QSs and Senior QSs, drive change control, and optimise reporting and governance across the programme.