Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Lead commercial team for infrastructure projects, managing QS and client relations

Key Responsibilities

• cost forecasting
• procurement
• commercial reporting
• client relations
• nec contracts
• process improvement

Tasks

This role sits within the Northwest Commercial Team, covering projects across the Northwest and Midlands regions as part of a large multi-disciplinary framework. The successful candidate will manage a team of Senior, Intermediate, and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving performance, mentoring emerging talent, and ensuring commercial best practice. You’ll lead a talented commercial team delivering projects under bespoke NEC-based contracts, while also supporting the business’s work-winning and tendering activities across the wider infrastructure market. This position will play a key commercial leadership role within the organisation’s Northern region, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £1 million to £20 million packages. The work includes bridges, viaducts, lift shafts, footbridges, and “Access for All schemes”, as well as complex station refurbishments and building asset renewals. Managing Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure You’ll also work closely with senior management to compile and present Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), provide strategic commercial insight, and strengthen relationships with key public and private sector clients, within Rail, Environmental, Highways and Light Rail Transportation. -Manage commercial risk, cost forecasting, and project profitability. -Oversee procurement, tendering, and subcontract negotiations, ensuring contractual compliance. -Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commercial professionals. -Prepare, review, and present CVRs and commercial reports to senior leadership. -Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. -Lead commercial management of multiple civil and rail projects across the region. -Drive efficiency and best practice across all commercial processes. -Provide commercial input and innovation to the pre-construction and work-winning teams.

Requirements

• leadership
• analytical
• quantity surveyor
• nec contract
• commercial
• stakeholder

What You Bring

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure business operating across the Rail, Highways, and Environmental sectors. -Excellent leadership, mentoring, and people-management skills. -Strong analytical, financial reporting, and negotiation capability. -Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, rail, or infrastructure. -Strong knowledge of NEC or NR Form of contract -A track record of delivering commercial success on multi-disciplinary projects. -Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

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Benefits

Up to £75,000 per annum + Car or Car Allowance & Benefits Package The role of a Managing Quantity Surveyor is a vital part of a Commercial professional’s career. Develop your managerial and leadership skills, whilst remaining “hands on” with an opportunity that will allow you to grow your team, immerse yourself in work winning and develop your client relationship skills under the very best mentorship and guidance.

About Ganymede

-Delivers top-notch recruitment services in critical sectors and is a trusted partner. -Specializes in placing skilled professionals in key industries including infrastructure, utilities, and construction, with decades of expertise. -Thrive on deep understanding of client needs, ensuring timely and efficient placements, often under tight project deadlines. -Typical projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, utility upgrades, and high-demand construction initiatives across the UK. -Consistently delivers reliable personnel for challenging sectors like energy, water resources, and transportation. -Focus on long-term relationships, growing as a leader in recruitment for high-demand industries.

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