Senior Quantity Surveyor Lead – Hybrid, Water Infra

Construction; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Benefits package

Job summary

Construction is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on a major AMP8 water infrastructure programme. You will oversee commercial performance across multiple projects and lead a sizeable commercial team.

You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure robust cost control, procurement strategies and governance, with hybrid working and flexible hours to suit the programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in senior commercial management in a Tier 1 contracting environment.
• Proven track record leading large commercial teams.
• Water/utilities infrastructure background.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract and construction law.
• Experience with commercial reporting, cost control and financial management.
• Strong subcontractor procurement experience.
• Experience delivering procurement strategies with wider commercial teams.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial performance and financial reporting across projects and business units.
• Lead, manage and develop a sizeable team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting, forecasting and commercial control.
• Manage cash flow, valuations, invoicing and supplier payments.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations, valuations and commercial management.
• Work closely with procurement teams to implement programme and project procurement strategies.
• Provide senior commercial reporting, highlighting business performance, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Procurement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Construction is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on a major AMP8 water infrastructure programme. You will oversee commercial performance across multiple projects and lead a sizeable commercial team.

You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure robust cost control, procurement strategies and governance, with hybrid working and flexible hours to suit the programme requirements.