Highway Managing Quantity Surveyor in Bedford

Managing Quantity Surveyor - £90,000 + Package | Bedford | Major Highways & Civil Engineering Scheme

Lead the Commercial Delivery of a Landmark £200 Million Infrastructure Project.

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of a major civil engineering project? My client is seeking an accomplished Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial leadership team on a flagship £200 million highways and civil engineering scheme based in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role on one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, leading commercial performance, developing high-performing teams and driving successful project delivery from inception through to final account.

About the Opportunity

My client is a well-established principal contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex highways and civil engineering projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on a major infrastructure scheme in Bedford.

The Role

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the overall commercial success of a £200 million highways and civils project. You will lead a dedicated commercial team whilst working closely with operational and project leadership to ensure contractual compliance, maximise profitability and minimise commercial risk.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading all commercial activities from project inception through to final account.
• Managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors across the project.
• Preparing, reviewing and presenting CVRs, forecasts and financial reports to senior leadership.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Driving value engineering opportunities and commercial efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations and final account agreements.
• Providing expert contractual advice and protecting the commercial position of the business.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and the supply chain.
• Supporting recruitment, performance management and professional development within the commercial team.
• Ensuring commercial procedures and governance are consistently maintained.

What You'll Need

To be considered for this Managing Quantity Surveyor position, you will ideally have:

• Significant experience working as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the highways or civil engineering sector.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to manage project finances through to final account.
• Previous experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Annual bonus (where applicable)
• Private healthcare
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Additional flexible company benefits

Career Development & Location

This role is based in Bedford on a major £200 million highways and civil engineering project. My client offers long-term career progression, the opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure schemes and the chance to progress into senior commercial leadership positions.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, this is an opportunity to join a contractor with an exceptional reputation and a strong pipeline of future work. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.