Managing Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryNewport, GwentpermanentPosted: 7 October 2026
Apply NowWe’re working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contracting groups, with an established reputation for delivering some of the country’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure schemes. Having recently secured a long-term framework to deliver and maintain critical clean and wastewater infrastructure across South Wales, they have a strong and secure pipeline of work, with significant project opportunities forecast for at least the next five years.
Step into a senior commercial leadership position on a major water framework. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of QSs and Senior QSs, take ownership of commercial performance across multiple call-off contracts, and help shape how the framework is run commercially.
What you'll do
* Lead, coach and develop the QS team, including direct line management of Senior QSs
* Own commercial performance, forecasting and control across all call-offs
* Run the monthly reporting cycle: client reports, CVRs, cash flow, change and cost
* Administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, negotiations and disputes
* Oversee subcontract performance against programme, budget and contract
* Lead commercial risk management and recover contractual entitlement
* Turn multi-project data into clear executive summaries, and keep improving commercial systems and reporting
What you'll bring
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar
* Proven record leading commercial teams in construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering
* Extensive NEC3 experience: ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control, dispute resolution
* Full ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, including upstream and downstream change
* Sharp financial analysis and expert-level Excel
* Strong negotiation skills and a firm grip on governance and controls
Desirable
* Water, utilities or framework experience
* COINS or similar systems
* Power BI and reporting dashboard experience
Step into a senior commercial leadership position on a major water framework. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of QSs and Senior QSs, take ownership of commercial performance across multiple call-off contracts, and help shape how the framework is run commercially.
What you'll do
* Lead, coach and develop the QS team, including direct line management of Senior QSs
* Own commercial performance, forecasting and control across all call-offs
* Run the monthly reporting cycle: client reports, CVRs, cash flow, change and cost
* Administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, negotiations and disputes
* Oversee subcontract performance against programme, budget and contract
* Lead commercial risk management and recover contractual entitlement
* Turn multi-project data into clear executive summaries, and keep improving commercial systems and reporting
What you'll bring
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar
* Proven record leading commercial teams in construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering
* Extensive NEC3 experience: ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control, dispute resolution
* Full ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, including upstream and downstream change
* Sharp financial analysis and expert-level Excel
* Strong negotiation skills and a firm grip on governance and controls
Desirable
* Water, utilities or framework experience
* COINS or similar systems
* Power BI and reporting dashboard experience