Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Major Project - Teesside

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package

Commercial Talent Solutions is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a subcontractor for a key commercial leadership position on a major project.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial management of a substantial civil engineering package, working closely with the project delivery team and providing leadership to the quantity surveying team.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong contractual knowledge with practical commercial judgement, someone who can understand the detail, anticipate risk and give clear direction as the project progresses.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the day-to-day commercial management of the project, maintaining clear visibility of costs, value, cash flow and forecast performance.

You will work closely with operational colleagues to ensure that progress, change and emerging risks are accurately captured and managed. You will also lead commercial discussions with the main contractor and oversee the procurement and management of subcontract packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major civil engineering package, from procurement and delivery through to final account.
• Manage and support the project’s quantity surveying team, setting priorities and maintaining high standards of commercial reporting.
• Prepare and review cost reports, budgets, forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Take ownership of applications for payment, valuations and the timely recovery of contractual entitlement.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations, ensuring changes are supported by accurate records and submitted within contractual timescales.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices and commercial risks under the relevant form of contract.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, including enquiries, tender assessments, negotiations and subcontract awards.
• Manage subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts.
• Work closely with project managers, planners and site teams to understand progress, productivity and the commercial implications of delivery decisions.
• Build effective working relationships with the main contractor, supply chain and internal stakeholders.
• Provide clear commercial advice to the project leadership team, highlighting risks and opportunities early.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven background in quantity surveying within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor on substantial projects or complex work packages.
• Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, or a strong track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with the capability to step into a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and the practical management of change, notices and contractual entitlement.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, commercial reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• The ability to lead and develop commercial colleagues while remaining closely involved in project detail.
• Confidence in commercial negotiations, with a firm, professional and collaborative approach.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to take on a significant commercial remit with a large subcontractor delivering part of a major project.

It will suit someone who enjoys technically demanding work, takes pride in strong commercial management and wants the responsibility of leading a team on a substantial scheme.

Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience.