Managing Quantity Surveyor

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Newport, South East Wales

We are seeking a motivated, ambitious, and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework in South East Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the successful commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, providing commercial oversight across multiple call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic commercial decisions, drive consistency in reporting and governance, and support the development of a high-performing commercial team.

We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical commercial expertise with proven leadership capabilities and a passion for developing others. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact within a major long-term framework, we would love to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors and support for wider commercial staff.
• Mentor, develop, and support team members through effective performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
• Take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement.
• Lead the monthly reporting process, including client reporting, internal CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change management, and cost management.
• Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, change management, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution where required.
• Implement and continually improve commercial systems, processes, and reporting tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the framework.
• Lead commercial risk management activities, providing strategic advice and support to project teams to minimise cost and maximise value.
• Ensure robust contract administration and support project teams in identifying and recovering entitlement under contractual mechanisms.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading and managing commercial teams within a construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environment.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 contracts, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control, and dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of contract structures and a demonstrable ability to negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
• Experience managing the complete monthly commercial reporting cycle, including: Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), Cost, cash management and Forecasting and reporting.
• Excellent financial and commercial analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience consolidating information from multiple projects into clear and concise management reports and executive summaries.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, and commercial assurance processes.
• Experience working within water, utilities, or framework-based contracting environments.
• Working knowledge of COINS or equivalent commercial management systems.
• Experience using Power BI to develop reporting dashboards and commercial insights.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

If you are interested and want further details, please don't hesitate to get in touch