Managing Quantity Surveyor

Keys Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension matched up to 8%

26 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Hybrid working arrangements

Life assurance

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a senior leadership team based in Exeter, covering Devon and Cornwall. The role combines home working with office attendance and regional travel, reporting into the commercial lead and driving financial performance across a portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will oversee procurement, valuations, cost reports and final accounts under NEC contracts, mentor the commercial team, and build strong

Qualifications

• Significant quantity surveying and commercial management experience in civil engineering/infrastructure/utilities.
• Strong main contractor background, ideally Tier 1.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects or large infrastructure packages.
• Strong financial management, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects with cost control and financial performance.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting, CVRs and final accounts negotiations.
• Manage NEC contract obligations, including early warnings, compensation events and change control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the commercial team.
• Collaborate with operations, design and project management teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and strategic advice to senior management.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Cost reporting

Valuations

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial management qualification

Job description

A Managing Quantity Surveyor is sought by RGB Recruitment for a permanent, full-time post based in Exeter, covering projects throughout Devon and Cornwall. This hybrid role suits a senior commercial professional ready to lead on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. Responsibilities include overseeing commercial delivery across a portfolio of works, managing contractual risk, preparing valuations and cost reports, and supporting bid teams. Applicants should hold strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure, with proven contract administration and team leadership skills. The salary ranges from £82,000 to £86,000 annually, plus a car allowance, bonus and further benefits. Occasional travel across the region is expected., With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in infrastructure projects across Devon and Cornwall, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take on a senior leadership position. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial delivery of a portfolio of projects, managing contractual risk, driving financial performance and providing leadership to the wider commercial team. The position offers a combination of home working, office attendance and regional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting, CVRs and final account negotiations.
• Manage contractual obligations under NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the commercial team.
• Work collaboratively with operational, design and project management teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and strategic advice to senior management.

Qualifications

• Significant quantity surveying and commercial management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• A strong main contractor background, ideally within a Tier 1 environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proven experience leading or developing commercial teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects or substantial infrastructure packages.
• Strong financial management, cost forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

Experience within the water or utilities sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applications from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors with demonstrable commercial leadership experience who are ready to progress will also be considered.

Benefits

• Salary up to £86,000
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension matched up to 8%
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 3 days' annual leave
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Professional membership fees paid
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Additional employee benefits

The Opportunity RGB Recruitment is working with an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor offering long-term career development, a strong regional workload and the opportunity to play a key role in commercial project delivery.