Managing QS

About the role

What you will do

• Lead portfolio commercial management and advise Project Managers and quantity surveying teams.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance with NEC requirements; monitor project finances, validate payment applications and maintain cost control.
• Manage commercial risks, lead tender evaluation and negotiations, and support informed commercial decisions.
• Mentor and develop quantity surveyors and improve team commercial capability.
• Work with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to influence commercial strategy and create long-term value.

Essential requirements

• Significant quantity surveying experience in utilities, infrastructure or a related sector, with portfolio commercial management across multiple projects or programmes.
• Proven experience with NEC Two Stage contracting and in-depth knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4, particularly Options A, C and E.
• Ability to manage complex contractual matters, commercial risks and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing geographically dispersed teams; commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Full UK driving licence; eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout employment.

Desirable qualifications

• MRICS Chartered membership is desirable.
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), APM Project Management Professional (PPQ), CIPS qualification or NCMA CPCM qualification is desirable.

Compensation and benefits

• Advertised pay is £75,000 to £85,000, with a performance bonus of up to 15% and a company car subject to business mileage requirements.
• Benefits include pension contributions, annual leave, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits and wellbeing support.