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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Esher, Surrey or Kentish Town, London
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance + Benefits

I'm recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an established infrastructure contractor delivering a high-volume programme of water and mains installation works for Thames Water across London.

This is a busy framework, with around £1.5m of work going through the contract each month. Individual jobs typically range from £2,500 to £50,000, so the role is very different from a traditional major-project QS position. There is a strong focus on managing a large number of live jobs, keeping subcontract accounts under control and maintaining accurate commercial reporting across the framework.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and will have a hands-on role in managing the commercial performance of the contract.

The Role
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the framework, working closely with the operational team and Thames Water to ensure work is priced, delivered and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
Overseeing the commercial management of a high volume of live works.
Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
Reviewing and challenging costs, valuations and applications for payment.
Producing accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
Forecasting turnover, margin and cash flow.
Managing risk, change and commercial opportunities.
Identifying ways to improve margins and commercial performance.
Building effective relationships with Thames Water and other key stakeholders.
Ensuring the terms of the Thames Water contract are understood and properly administered.
Supporting the team with commercial and contractual issues.
What We're Looking For
Suitable Managing Quantity Surveyors will need to have a background in water or utilities, although candidates from other infrastructure sectors with the right commercial experience will also be considered.

You'll need:

Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS with team management responsibility.
Experience managing and developing a commercial team.
Strong CVR and forecasting skills.
Good understanding of construction and infrastructure contracts.
Experience managing subcontract accounts.
The ability to manage a high volume of relatively low-value works.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to improve margin.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Consider It?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of a sizeable commercial framework where you'll have a real opportunity to have an impact of the commercial success of the contract. You'll be given a structured career path with clear goals and a timeline for promotion, an excellent work life balance and a generous salary & package that includes:

£70-80,000 salary per annum
£6,000 travel allowance or company car
25 days leave + bank holidays
Contributory pension
Private healthcare
If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or a Senior QS looking to step up and with a utilities, water or infrastructure background, and are based within commuting distance of Esher or Kentish Town, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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