Managing Quantity Surveyor (Highways)

The Role

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors at various levels, providing guidance and fostering professional development. They will serve as the key commercial point of contact, managing relationships with clients in a collaborative and fair manner. The role involves ensuring strict commercial control across the business and promoting a culture of financial discipline. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the operational team to achieve shared commercial objectives and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Pre-Contract Management

Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and capitalize leads.
Liaises with the estimator to ensure prices are competitive whilst delivering the company's margin objectives.
Respond efficiently to client requests during the pre-contract stage to enable projects to progress to delivery stage as quickly as possible.
Feedback lessons learnt from the deliver stage into future estimates to ensure the business is always best placed to secure new work.

Cost Management and Budget Control

Project cash collection, ensuring timely applications and response to Client queries
Project change management, ensuring submission and agreement of CE's and maintenance of CE Registers and/or CEMAR.
Implementation of cost control measures, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and provide advice on value engineering.
Produce and deliver turnover and margin budgets and forecasts alongside operational peer
Work closely with the operational team to provide a commercial service that enables them to deliver project efficiently and to budget.
Review terms and conditions of contract and sub-contract ensuring risk are understood and appropriate for the type, size and complexity of project.

Contract Management

Lead contract negotiations and manage contract documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of work, and terms and conditions.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolve any disputes or claims that arise during the course of the project.
Monitor project performance against contracts, advising on variations and changes to scope.

Team Leadership and Management

Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to junior and senior team members.
Ensure the team operates efficiently, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.
Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development through training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment
Strong knowledge of construction contracts especially NEC

Please contact Alex Hartley to discuss the role in more detail and apply online – Alex contact number is (phone number removed)