Senior Managing Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Projects

Turner Lovell; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentoring

Job summary

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for the East Midlands, leading UK operations across major infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. The role focuses on delivering civil engineering and building schemes while guiding a team of surveyors and engaging stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold a Quantity Surveying degree (MRICS/CICES preferred), with experience in civil engineering or safety-critical sectors, and a proven track record in cost estimation, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred.
• Experience on civil engineering schemes or safety-critical sectors (aviation, rail, highways).
• Ability to resolve commercial disputes and negotiate favourable outcomes.
• Proficient with cost estimation techniques and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Evidence of providing specialist Quantity Surveying advice to stakeholders and senior teams.
• Proven track record of leading a team to achieve commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in delivering services effectively and consistently.
• Manage commercial and financial aspects to ensure projects stay within budget and standards.
• Oversee cost management, contract administration, and procurement, with mentorship to juniors.
• Prepare financial reports, cost reconciliations and progress updates for stakeholders; identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Participate in training and mentoring, including for professional qualifications.
• Promote contractual and commercial governance and contribute to work-winning, resource planning, and pre-contract collaboration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Client stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for the East Midlands, leading UK operations across major infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. The role focuses on delivering civil engineering and building schemes while guiding a team of surveyors and engaging stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold a Quantity Surveying degree (MRICS/CICES preferred), with experience in civil engineering or safety-critical sectors, and a proven track record in cost estimation, negotiation, and