Managing Quantity Surveyor

Gwent Source: WhatJobs

£75,000–£85,000

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Newport, South East Wales

We are seeking a motivated, ambitious, and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework in South East Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the successful commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, providing commercial oversight across multiple call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic commercial decisions, drive consistency in reporting and governance, and support the development of a high-performing commercial team.

We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical commercial expertise with proven leadership capabilities and a passion for developing others. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact within a major long-term framework, we would love to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

Lead and manage the commercial team, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors and support for wider commercial staff.
Mentor, develop, and support team members through effective performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
Take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement.
Lead the monthly reporting process, including client reporting, internal CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change management, and cost management.
Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, change management, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution where required.
Implement and continually improve commercial systems, processes, and reporting tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the framework.
Lead commercial risk management activities, providing strategic advice and support to project teams to minimise cost and maximise value.
Ensure robust contract administration and support project teams in identifying and recovering entitlement under contractual mechanisms.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
Proven experience leading and managing commercial teams within a construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environment.
Extensive knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 contracts, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control, and dispute resolution.
Strong understanding of contract structures and a demonstrable ability to negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
Experience managing the complete monthly commercial reporting cycle, including: Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs),Cost, cash management and Forecasting and reporting.
Excellent financial and commercial analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Experience consolidating information from multiple projects into clear and concise management reports and executive summaries.
Strong understanding of governance, controls, and commercial assurance processes.
Experience working within water, utilities, or framework-based contracting environments.
Working knowledge of COINS or equivalent commercial management systems.
Experience using Power BI to develop reporting dashboards and commercial insights.