Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Lead commercial management of a £40m infrastructure project using NEC Option C.

Key Responsibilities

• cost forecasting
• procurement management
• contract administration
• risk control
• client interface
• team development

Tasks

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Scheme | LeicesterAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a complex, high profile infrastructure project local to Leicester. This appointment offers authority, visibility, and influence within a high-performing business unit driving critical transport improvements across the West Midlands.Role Overview The Managing Quantity Surveyor will hold full commercial responsibility across a £40m infrastructure programme under an NEC Option C contract. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the position requires strategic oversight of cost management, subcontract procurement, risk control, and client interface while leading a team of Quantity Surveyors to achieve robust commercial outcomes.Key Responsibilities -Provide accurate forecasting, cost reporting, and margin analysis -Drive effective procurement and subcontract management -Manage contract administration and change control under NEC Option C -Develop and mentor commercial staff to support succession and capability growth -Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and financial procedures -Maintain productive relationships with operations, clients, and supply chain partners -Lead the project's commercial strategy and execution

Requirements

• nec contracts
• rics chartered
• degree-qualified
• commercial leadership
• team management
• multidisciplinary

What You Bring

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor keen to take the lead role on an exciting, major project, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539 for a confidential discussion. -Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor within major civil engineering or highways projects -Track record of commercial leadership and team management -Strong command of NEC contracts (Option C essential) -Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent -High level of commercial acumen, negotiation ability, and stakeholder engagement -Chartered status (RICS or equivalent) -Experience managing multidisciplinary packages across complex infrastructure programmes

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Benefits

Benefits and Career Development -25 days annual leave + bank holidays -Strong emphasis on professional development, chartership support, and leadership progression -Private pension contributions -Competitive starting salary of £65,000 to £75,000 -£5,000 travel allowance -Private healthcare

About Gold Group Ltd

-Gold Group Limited is a private limited company incorporated in January 2000, based in East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK. -The company operates as a technical recruitment agency, specializing in sectors such as Life Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Construction. -Gold Group focuses on providing professional staff for highly technical industries, emphasizing in-depth knowledge and expertise in specific fields. -The company's recruitment consultants are required to have detailed understanding of the industries they work in, going beyond general communication skills. -As of January 2024, Gold Group reported total assets of £1.97 million and net assets of £65,590. -The company's turnover for the fiscal year ending January 2024 was reported to be £9.4 million, with an industry-adjusted enterprise value estimate of £1.8 million. -Gold Group has maintained a 30-year history of uninterrupted dividends, demonstrating financial stability. -The company operates globally, with a diverse product mix across different sectors, providing resilience through national cyclicality. -Gold Group's services include a 'one-stop shop' for cost-effective geotechnical solutions, reducing interface risk for clients dealing with multiple suppliers. -The company has a track record of successful projects, attributed to their specialized knowledge and experience in local markets and ground conditions.

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