Description
cost planning
cash forecast
change management
contract admin
commercial reporting
risk identification
Occasional travel to WJ’s yard facilities for project reviews or commercial support.
The role works closely with WJ Project Managers to support delivery, maximise value, manage contract change, protect WJ’s commercial position, and ensure accurate and timely reporting. The MQS will be the company’s subject matter expert in managing JCT and NEC3/4 construction contracts, ensuring best practice commercial governance across the project lifecycle.
The Managing Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial and contractual management of WJ’s customer projects, ensuring robust financial control, contract compliance, accurate forecasting, and commercial risk management across all UK operations.
Reporting, Forecasting & Governance
- Ensure contractual obligations, notices, early warnings, and communications are issued correctly and on time.
- Review and validate subcontractor costs, plant & labour allocations, and resource expenditure.
- Ensure accurate monthly valuations, including both measured and forecast values, supporting strong cash recovery.
- Provide commercial training, guidance, and mentoring to Project Managers and site leads (no formal line management).
- Support dispute resolution, mediation, adjudication or claims processes if required.
- Uphold WJ’s values and commitment to safety, quality and environmental performance.
- Ensure commercial processes comply with WJ’s IMS, QMS, SHEQ requirements, and corporate governance expectations.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain project cost plans, internal CVRs, and monthly cashflow forecasts.
- Ensure all commercial data is auditable, accurate, and aligned with WJ’s IMS and financial controls.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers to ensure that operational decisions consider commercial impact.
- Act as the lead commercial interface with clients, main contractors, and commercial representatives.
- Present CVR outcomes and explain budget movements, risks, overruns, or margin variances.
- Support the Project Manager in building strong professional relationships to optimise project performance and reduce disputes.
- Establish and maintain a clear change management process across projects.
- Promote continuous improvement and positive commercial practices across the business.
- Prepare and agree compensation events, variations, quotations, and re-measures in accordance with contract rules.
- Produce accurate monthly commercial reports for the Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and Managing Director.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained to support entitlement and defend WJ against disallowed or non-recoverable costs.
- Lead commercial administration of all allocated WJ projects under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contract frameworks.
- Maintain robust commercial records, including correspondence, notices, site diaries, measurements, and cost evidence.
- Provide authoritative advice to Project Managers on contractual rights, risk, programme impacts, and entitlement.
- Manage extension of time submissions, compensation events, variations, and contractual disputes.
- Provide early identification of commercial risk/opportunity to the Operations Manager and Senior Leadership.
- Ensure procurement recommendations (suppliers, subcontractors, materials) are commercially sound and compliant.
- Attend progress meetings, commercial reviews, and contract negotiations on behalf of WJ.
Requirements
driving licence
quantity surveying
nec3/4
rics
commercial acumen
negotiation skills
Based at WJ’s UK Head Office (Kings Langley) with regular travel to sites and client offices across the UK.
The role is predominately office based but does require that the candidate utilises a Visual Display Unit (VDU) as part of their day-to-day activities.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience in geotechnical, dewatering, environmental or civil engineering subcontracting.
- Professional membership (e.g., RICS).
- Strong analytical & financial reporting capability.
- Proven track record administering NEC3/4 and JCT forms of contract (including Options A/C/E).
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.
- Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in quantity surveying within the construction, civil engineering or specialist subcontracting sectors.
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to deal with clients and contractors at a senior level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-project portfolios.
- Experience preparing valuations, CE submissions, forecasts, CVRs, and final accounts.
Benefits
Working Conditions
SALARY: £65,000–£75,000 per annum + Car + Generous Benefits (see below)
- Profit Related Bonus: A profit related annual bonus will be payable in December if WJ meets its profit targets
- Pension: Automatically enrolled into the WJ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Contributions are made at 5% for both employee (minimum) and employer (maximum).
- Group Life Insurance: Automatically included in the WJ Death in Service Group Insurance at 3 times salary after 6-month probation period
- Gym Membership: Exclusive, discounted access to thousands of gyms, pools and spas with just one pass via our fitness partner, Hussle
- Private Healthcare: At six months of service, Automatically enrolled into Westfield Health Cash Plan for Specialist Consultations & Diagnostics, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET Scans), Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Osteopathy)
- Company car: Company car (available for personal use) with a monthly rental value
Training + Development
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