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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Civil Infrastructure & Highways (Multi-Site Logistics Projects)
Northampton
Up to £90,000 plus company package

We are recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a portfolio of large-scale logistics developments across Northampton and the surrounding region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading main contractor delivering complex civil infrastructure and highways packages across multiple live sites.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of several major logistics schemes, leading project commercial teams and ensuring successful delivery from procurement through to final account. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong strategic, contractual, and people management capability.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial function across multiple civil infrastructure and highways projects
Manage and oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams and senior leadership
Administer NEC contracts, including compensation events, change management, and dispute resolution
Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations, and commercial management
Ensure robust risk and opportunity management across all projects
Drive commercial performance and margin improvement across the portfolio
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Quantity Surveyors and wider commercial teams
Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance, and reporting requirements

Requirements
Proven experience operating as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or highways
Strong background managing commercial teams across multiple projects or regions
Excellent working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking ability
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Degree qualified and/or professionally qualified (RICS or equivalent preferred)

What We Offer
Opportunity to lead a high-profile portfolio of major logistics developments
Competitive salary and comprehensive company package
Long-term career progression within a growing and well-established contractor
Exposure to complex, large-scale infrastructure and highways delivery
Supportive and collaborative leadership environment

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional looking to step into a key leadership role on major infrastructure schemes across the logistics sector.

Apply now to take the next step in your commercial management career