Managing Quantity Surveyor

<p><strong>Your new company</strong>You will be joining a well-established and technically respected civil engineering contractor delivering complex projects across the UK. This multi-accredited contractor operates across multiple project frameworks and major infrastructure projects including Sizewell C and HS2, and prides itself on robust financial control, best-practice contract management and long-term client relationships. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team.</p><p>This is an opportunity to play a key commercial role within a growing organisation that values expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Your new role</strong>As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of customer projects valued between £250k-£6m across UK operations. Acting as the organisation's subject-matter expert for NEC3/4 and JCT contracts, you will work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to protect commercial position, maximise value and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading commercial administration across NEC3/4, JCT and bespoke contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and timely notices</li><li>Managing compensation events, variations, extensions of time, re-measures and change control processes</li><li>Preparing and maintaining cost plans, CVRs, valuations, cashflow forecasts and final accounts</li><li>Acting as the primary commercial interface with clients, principal contractors and commercial representatives</li><li>Producing accurate monthly commercial reports and advising senior leadership on risks, opportunities and margin performance</li><li>Supporting Project Managers with commercial guidance, training and mentoring to strengthen delivery outcomes</li><li>Ensuring all commercial activity aligns with internal management systems, governance requirements and SHEQ standards.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong>In order to be successful, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven expertise administering NEC3/NEC4 (including Options A, C and E) and JCT contracts within construction, civil engineering or specialist subcontracting</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Advanced skills in CVRs, valuations, forecasting, compensation events and final accounts</li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills</li><li>A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites and client offices nationwide.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong>In return, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Starting salary up to £85,000 per annum</li><li>Company car (available for personal use)</li><li>Annual leave entitlement</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Profit-related bonus</li><li>Group life insurance</li><li>Multiple health and wellbeing benefits</li><li>Fully covered accommodation and business mileage</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment</li><li>Exposure to high-profile and impactful projects</li><li>Stable, values-driven organisation committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.</li><li>Long-term career progression with a technically respected and growing contractor.</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to do now</strong>If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.</p><p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BYYZSi1VQS%2fhjYpdulpQ9c93QsQNnOTbb" width="0" height="0" />