Managing Quantity Surveyor

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

Water
Transport
Built environment
EnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products, including PPEWhy join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Role Profile: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Commercial Manager/Regional Head of Commercial

Role Overview

Managing Quantity Surveyors are integral members of project teams, providing daily commercial leadership and support to project delivery teams and senior management. The role drives commercial performance across civil engineering projects by delivering cost efficiency, high‑quality commercial analysis and effective risk management in line with contractual and business requirements.

Role Purpose

To lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring accurate cost and value reporting, robust cash management, effective subcontract procurement and strong contractual control. The role identifies and realises commercial opportunities while protecting the business from commercial risk and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and internal processes.

Key Accountabilities

Commercial Management & Governance

Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting at the project and business unit level to support Group reporting
Draft, update and manage monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial plans
Ensure accurate cash flow reporting and forecasting
Support and enforce compliance with internal commercial processes and governance requirements
Actively seek to improve commercial processes and procedures

Financial Performance

Lead cost management and project forecasting activities
Compile upstream applications for payment and manage project cash flow
Prepare project applications for payment through to final account settlement
Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery in line with business unit expectations
Identify, record and realise commercial opportunities to enhance project performance
Focus on driving value through subcontract procurement

Contract & Risk Management

Effectively manage main contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms
Ensure contract terms and conditions align with corporate governance requirements
Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks in conjunction with the project delivery team
Manage contractual change, claims and additional payment discussions with clients and third parties
Protect the business from commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle
Undertake monthly on-site Commercial Inspections

Leadership & Capability

Provide commercial leadership and guidance to site and project teams
Share best practices and proactively advise teams on cost management and efficiencies
Support the development of commercial capability within project teams
Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and problem‑solving skills in day‑to‑day decision‑making

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with clients, client representatives and third parties on commercial matters
Lead engagement with the supply chain, ensuring appropriate contractual arrangements
Build and maintain effective relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Work collaboratively with project delivery, finance and senior management teamsKey Interfaces

Commercial Manager / Regional Head of Commercial
Project Managers and Site Teams
Finance Teams
Clients and Client Representatives
Subcontractors and Supply Chain PartnersInter-company trading

Proactively optimise inter-company trading wherever possible
Collaborate effectively within the corporate group entities

Success Measures (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of cost, value and cash reporting
Margin and cash performance versus forecast
Quality and robustness of CVRs and commercial plans
Effective management of commercial risk and contractual change
Successful procurement and management of subcontractors
Contribution to process improvement and best practice sharingAbout you

Essential

Previous experience in the construction industry
Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlinesDesirable

Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
CSCS card
HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation
Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
An engaging communicator with problem-solving skillsCaring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people.  Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards