Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure, Swansea, South Wales

Sector: Commercial, Construction Type: Permanent

Contact: Matthew Clegg Job Published: 1 day ago

A leading infrastructure contractor delivering essential water and wastewater projects across South Wales is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations on a £40m per annum framework. The work involves high volume, low value projects that are critical to maintaining and upgrading the region's water networks. This is a senior position and a key hire for my clients growing delivery team offering autonomy and commercial influence across a major regional framework.

Role Overview

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will oversee commercial delivery across multiple workstreams within the water infrastructure framework. The role combines hands on contract management with strategic leadership, ensuring commercial performance, compliance, and consistency across all projects.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Build, Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, setting commercial standards and driving performance.
• Manage all pre and post contract commercial activities, including cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to NEC contract conditions and client governance requirements.
• Oversee procurement and subcontract management strategies to maintain cost efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior leadership, maintaining alignment with financial and delivery targets.
• Support the continuous improvement of commercial frameworks and best practice within the business.
• Liaise directly with client representatives, ensuring clarity and consistency on scope, budget, and performance metrics.
• Proven experience in a senior or managing QS role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience under NEC contracts.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Track record of managing commercial delivery across multi project or framework environments.
• Chartered with the RICS or equivalent professional body.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and compliance frameworks.
• Experience within water capital delivery or asset renewal programmes.

Benefits and Career Development

• Starting salary of £70,000 to £85,000
• Company car or car allowance (£5,000) (EV/hybrid options available).
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP service.
• Access to extensive retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Structured career development with ongoing technical and leadership training.

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a better opportunity, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on .