Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In Omagh, you will lead the commercial management of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects within a growing contractor. You’ll oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors and ensure financial and contractual project delivery aligns with company goals. The role combines leadership, strategic guidance, and hands‑on contract and cost management across multiple projects. You will build strong client and subcontractor relationships and shape commercial decisions to mitigate risk and maximise value. This is a senior, impact‑driven position with clear progression within a forward‑looking organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• company vehicle or car allowance
• pension scheme
• comprehensive benefits package
• clear progression opportunities
• ongoing training and professional development

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Mentor, manage and develop a commercial team
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, valuations and cost reporting
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and commercial agreements
• Manage variations, claims, compensation events and final accounts
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout project lifecycles
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Provide strategic commercial guidance to senior management

Key requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline
• Significant experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities
• Previous Senior QS or Managing QS experience
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management processes
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage multiple projects
• Full UK driving licence

• Leadership and people management
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
• Communication and relationship building
• NEC contracts and commercial management processes
• Budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting
• Contract administration and final accounts

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