Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor - Lead Role in Water Infrastructure
Location: Watford (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £70,000 to £84,000 + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading design and build contractor specialising in the UK water sector. Based out of their offices near to Watford and offering flexible hybrid working, you'll report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager managing a portfolio of key projects on the framework.

This is a key leadership role where you will manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across various levels. You will hold significant commercial responsibility for critical water and wastewater projects throughout the South East, playing an instrumental part in safeguarding the financial health of projects and ensuring robust commercial processes are followed.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading & Developing: Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strategic Reporting: Providing accurate, timely commercial insights and performance data directly to the Senior Leadership Team and Commercial Manager.
• Commercial Governance: Ensuring all financial transactions, claims, disputes, and payments (client and supply chain) are managed efficiently, mitigating risk and adhering to contract terms (NEC3 essential).
• Risk Management: Proactively identifying and managing contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Financial Oversight: Conducting regular project cost and progress reviews, driving positive cash flow, and managing final account preparations and agreements.
• Process Improvement: Reporting on commercial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and resolving procurement issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining strong relationships internally and with external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For (Essential):

• Proven QS experience and demonstrable track record within the infrastructure sector (Water sector experience is highly advantageous but not essential if you have strong infrastructure NEC experience).
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of NEC3 forms of contract (similar complex forms considered).
• Capable of managing or ready to step up to manage a team, demonstrating confident and informed decision-making.
• BSc or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction discipline.
• Strong skills in building rapport and trust with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Why Join This Company?
This is your chance to join an established industry leader with a strong, stable pipeline of work secured through long-term frameworks and diverse delivery models (including JVs and alliances). They can offer excellent opportunities for career progression alongside a competitive salary & package that includes:

• Starting salary of £70,000 to £84,000
• Company car or car allowance of £6,000
• Hybrid Working Flexibility
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (with option to purchase 5 additional days)
• Generous Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to further benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounts & Savings Hub, Kids Pass, and more.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with leadership capabilities and a strong background in NEC contracts within infrastructure, looking for a challenging and rewarding role then get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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