Managing Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector

A well established and growing consultancy within the UK water sector is looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across key projects from their Reading office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take full ownership of project commercial management, lead a team of QS professionals, and shape project outcomes within a supportive consultancy environment.

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full responsibility for the commercial and contractual aspects of clean and wastewater projects across the full project lifecycle. You will lead cost management, contract administration, forecasting, reporting, and change control, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

A significant part of the role involves NEC contract management, including compensation events, risk management, and client reporting. You will also mentor and guide Senior and Junior Quantity Surveyors, building commercial capability across the team.

This consultancy is renowned for long term client relationships and its focus on developing people. Managing Quantity Surveyors are given autonomy, responsibility and full support to drive project success and grow the team.

• Leadership of long term, secure water sector projects
• High level of autonomy and influence across projects and teams
• Strong support for chartership and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of QS professionals
• Hybrid working, typically 2 to 3 days per week in the Reading office with the remainder from home
• Supportive and professional environment with a strong work life balance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Extensive experience at Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor level
• Background within water, utilities or civil engineering projects
• Strong NEC contract experience is essential
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Confident in client engagement and commercial decision making
• Chartered or actively working towards chartership
• Ability to attend the Reading office 2 to 3 days per week

£75,000 to £85,000 depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and continued support with chartership and professional development.

If you are a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a long term role within the water sector, offering leadership, responsibility and the chance to shape both projects and people, this is a rare and exciting opportunity.

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