Managing Quantity Surveyor

Exeter, Devon
Abatec Recruitment

An excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a market-leading civil engineering contractor renowned for delivering complex and innovative infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. With a global turnover of 2.52 billion and a strong track record of sustainable growth, my client is looking to expand their commercial team with a talented Managing QS, based in their Exeter office.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Take full accountability for financial and contractual performance of projects.
• Oversee project finances against targets, ensuring robust cost control and reporting.
• Administer contracts in line with terms, with effective change management and risk/opportunity control.
• Lead compliant procurement and manage subcontractor/supplier costs.
• Resolve commercial queries, advise on legal issues, and support dispute resolution.
• Maintain accurate cost plans, forecasts, and financial records; prepare and present monthly reports (MPR, CVR).
• Manage client led duties.
• Conduct audits, attend project meetings, and carry out site visits to monitor progress.
• Ensure client assurance processes, governance, and documentation requirements are met.
• Manage and develop a QS team (3 – 6 people), providing mentoring, reviews, and career development.
• Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain, and internal teams to drive performance.
• Share best practice, lessons learned and upskill stakeholders on contractual/commercial matters.
• Lead by example, promoting company values and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Our client requires a Managing Quantity Surveyor with:

• Proven success in Quantity Surveying, managing multiple large projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost monitoring, contract administration, and commercial reporting.
• NEC form of contract experience.
• Experience in civil engineering, with proficiency in cost management tools and IT systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop teams, and deliver against deadlines.
• Skilled at building effective relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Professional membership (RICS/CICES) or working towards it (desirable).
• Understanding of Lean principles (desirable).

Salary and benefits include:

• 70,000 – 90,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• 25 days paid annual leave & Bank Holidays

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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