Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Sector: Commercial, Construction Type: Permanent

Contact: Matthew Clegg Job Published: 12 days ago

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Lead a £30m MEICA Division - Cambridge

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor (MEICA / Water)
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Package

We are representing a leading main contractor and supporting them with their search for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to head up their thriving MEICA business unit in Cambridge.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially strong QS to step into a pivotal leadership role, taking ownership of a £30m per annum division within the water utilities sector. You'll be the commercial lead shaping its growth, profitability, and long-term success.

The Role

This is more than a traditional surveying role - it's about leadership and influence. As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Take full commercial responsibility for the £30m MEICA division, driving financial performance and strategy
• Lead on tenders, bids and pre-contract negotiations, ensuring a profitable pipeline of work
• Oversee commercial management across all live projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and NEC contracts
• Act as the NEC contract expert, managing risk and safeguarding entitlements
• Mentor and grow a small commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Deliver robust financial reporting, CVRs, cost control and cash flow management

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong commercial background and proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a Senior QS, Managing QS or Principal QS within a main contractor
• Significant background in the water/utilities sector, ideally with MEICA experience
• Strong pre- and post-contract expertise with demonstrable success in tenders and securing new work
• Expert NEC knowledge (essential)
• Commercially driven mindset with excellent financial management skills
• Team management experience, or clear potential to step up into a leadership role
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline

What's On Offer?

• £70,000 - £90,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Car / car allowance, bonus scheme, private healthcare & full benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Long-term opportunity to lead and grow a dedicated business unit
• Structured career path to Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager and beyond

Apply today to take the commercial lead in a growing MEICA division and make your mark with a market-leading contractor.