Managing Quantity Surveyor
Highways
£75,000 - £78,000
Leiston, Suffolk
·Up to 8% company pension
·Travel to site costs covered
·Company Car/ Car allowance
·Lodging available
About the Role:
Are you ready to take a leadership role in our Infrastructure projects? We are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee and drive the commercial success of our Highways division. Ideally based locally, we are open to subsidizing relocation for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
·Leading and managing a team of Quantity Surveyors to ensure commercial and contractual compliance.
·Creating and maintaining a safe working environment across all projects.
·Developing subcontract documentation, negotiating terms, prices, and programs.
·Overseeing subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
·Ensuring the issuance of commercial notices to Clients and Subcontractors in accordance with contracts.
·Managing change processes, including Compensation Event Quotations.
·Overseeing the submission and agreement of monthly applications to the Client.
·Liaising with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records.
·Producing detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR).
·Maintaining and managing a detailed Cost Plan, forecasting expenditures, and providing strategic cost control.
·Attending and leading progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
·Maximizing project value and profitability through strategic commercial management.
·Supporting estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
·Acting as a key leader in the on-site commercial team, driving best practices and efficiencies.
About You:
·Strong leadership and management skills with a proven track record in commercial management.
·Excellent understanding of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC3/4 Option C.
·Proficiency in IT systems, including Excel, Word, and Contractual & Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
·Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
·Demonstrated experience in a Civil Engineering environment (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation) with Highways England or Local Authority Clients.
·Experience managing large single projects or multiple smaller schemes.
·First-class time management and ability to deliver key outcomes effectively.
Apply Now:
If you meet the technical requirements but the salary, location, or seniority level does not fully align with your expectations, we still encourage you to apply. We frequently recruit for similar roles across the UK at various levels.
Even if you are currently content in your role, we welcome discussions with Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals for potential future opportunities. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, with over 100 years of combined experience in this market.
For more information, please contact Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 or submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com.
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