Managing Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryNewport, GwentpermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
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Newport, South East Wales
Permanent Salary + Benefits Package
We are seeking a motivated, ambitious, and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework in South East Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the successful commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, providing commercial oversight across multiple call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic commercial decisions, drive consistency in reporting and governance, and support the development of a high-performing commercial team.
We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical commercial expertise with proven leadership capabilities and a passion for developing others. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact within a major long-term framework, we would love to hear from you.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commercial team, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors and support for wider commercial staff.
* Mentor, develop, and support team members through effective performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
* Take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial control across all projects.
* Lead the monthly reporting process, including client reporting, internal CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change management, and cost management.
* Oversee subcontract administration, ensuring compliance with main contract requirements and company procedures.
* Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme, budget, and contractual obligations.
* Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, change management, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution where required.
* Implement and continually improve commercial systems, processes, and reporting tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the framework.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience leading and managing commercial teams within a construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environment.
* Extensive knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 contracts, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control, and dispute resolution.
* Strong understanding of contract structures and a demonstrable ability to negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
* Experience managing the complete monthly commercial reporting cycle, including:
* Client month-end reporting
* Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
* Excellent financial and commercial analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Experience consolidating information from multiple projects into clear and concise management reports and executive summaries.
* Experience designing and implementing reporting templates, dashboards, and management information tools.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight reporting deadlines.
* Experience working within water, utilities, or framework-based contracting environments.
* Working knowledge of COINS or equivalent commercial management systems.
What is in it for you?
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
* Flexible and adaptable working
* Family friendly policies and work/life approach
* Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
* Pension scheme and Annual bonus scheme
* Recognition scheme and long service awards
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Newport, South East Wales
Permanent Salary + Benefits Package
We are seeking a motivated, ambitious, and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework in South East Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the successful commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, providing commercial oversight across multiple call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic commercial decisions, drive consistency in reporting and governance, and support the development of a high-performing commercial team.
We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical commercial expertise with proven leadership capabilities and a passion for developing others. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact within a major long-term framework, we would love to hear from you.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commercial team, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors and support for wider commercial staff.
* Mentor, develop, and support team members through effective performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
* Take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Framework Agreement.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial control across all projects.
* Lead the monthly reporting process, including client reporting, internal CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change management, and cost management.
* Oversee subcontract administration, ensuring compliance with main contract requirements and company procedures.
* Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme, budget, and contractual obligations.
* Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, change management, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution where required.
* Implement and continually improve commercial systems, processes, and reporting tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the framework.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience leading and managing commercial teams within a construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environment.
* Extensive knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 contracts, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, change control, and dispute resolution.
* Strong understanding of contract structures and a demonstrable ability to negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
* Experience managing the complete monthly commercial reporting cycle, including:
* Client month-end reporting
* Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
* Excellent financial and commercial analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Experience consolidating information from multiple projects into clear and concise management reports and executive summaries.
* Experience designing and implementing reporting templates, dashboards, and management information tools.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight reporting deadlines.
* Experience working within water, utilities, or framework-based contracting environments.
* Working knowledge of COINS or equivalent commercial management systems.
What is in it for you?
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
* Flexible and adaptable working
* Family friendly policies and work/life approach
* Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
* Pension scheme and Annual bonus scheme
* Recognition scheme and long service awards
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)