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- Tasks: Lead project finances and manage commercial risks in civil engineering.
- Company: Top civil engineering contractor with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Car allowance, pension scheme, private healthcare, and flexible annual leave options.
- Other info: Site-based role with opportunities for office work and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major projects across the UK.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in civil engineering, degree in Quantity Surveying, and NEC contract knowledge.
Enable Resourcing are recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating throughout the UK. The company deliver projects between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the team, based in the Southeast. This role will be primarily site based, but there is the possibility to use the office based up to 3 days a week when not visiting sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team and ensuring the effective management of project finances and commercial risks while supporting the delivery of high-quality civil engineering projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Manage variations, claims, and contractual notices while maintaining compliance with company policies.
- Prepare and review contract documentation, including pre-contract negotiations and cost reports.
- Liaise with clients, employers’ commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
- Oversee procurement planning, subcontractor management, and change control processes.
- Monitor project budgets, preparing and agreeing on interim applications for payment and final accounts.
- Ensure effective value management and risk management strategies are in place.
- Reconcile weekly plant, material, and labour costs against project budgets.
Who you are
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in highways projects and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively within a team.
- Minimum 10 years of commercial experience within civil engineering or construction.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
- Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
Benefits
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
- Private Healthcare
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Dartford employer: enable-infrastructure
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How to prepare for a job interview at enable-infrastructure
✨Know Your Numbers
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll need to demonstrate your financial acumen. Brush up on key financial metrics and be ready to discuss how you've managed project budgets in the past. Be specific about the figures you've worked with and the outcomes of your financial strategies.
✨Showcase Your Leadership Skills
This role involves leading a team, so be prepared to share examples of how you've successfully managed teams in previous projects. Highlight your approach to motivating team members and resolving conflicts, as well as any mentoring or training you've provided.
✨Understand the Contractual Landscape
Familiarise yourself with NEC forms of contract, as this knowledge will be crucial. Be ready to discuss your experience with contract negotiations and how you've handled variations and claims. This shows you’re not just familiar with the theory but have practical experience too.
✨Build Rapport with Stakeholders
Strong relationships are key in this role. Think of examples where you've effectively liaised with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Prepare to discuss how you’ve navigated challenges in communication and collaboration to ensure project success.