Managing Quantity Surveyor
Cumbria
We are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor for the Edunp project on ISA.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide commercial leadership across multiple work packages
- Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring high performance and development
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring robust cost control throughout the lifecycle
- Deliver accurate cost forecasting and financial reporting
- Review and negotiate contract terms, ensuring risk is managed and disputes are avoided
- Manage supply chain relationships and oversee timely submission of valuations and final accounts
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project goals
- Oversee tendering processes, subcontractor selection, and contract awards
- Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Monitor risk exposure and provide strategic advice to senior management
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to maintain strong working relationships
- Represent the commercial team in project meetings and provide commercial insight
- Mentor and support junior QS staff, including performance reviews and training plans
- Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture within the commercial team
- Prepare monthly commercial reports and analyse financial performance
- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Maintain accurate records and support internal audits and reviews
What We’re Looking For
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent commercially related discipline
- CSCS compliance
- Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB)
- Strong knowledge of commercial systems (e.g. COINS, Sphere)
- Proven experience in procurement, risk management, and contract administration
- In-depth understanding of various forms of contract and current legislation
- Demonstrated experience managing QS teams on large-scale infrastructure or utility contracts
- Skilled in negotiation, dispute resolution, and account settlement
- Experience working with schedule of rates contracts
- Strong leadership and people management skills, including performance and development oversight
- Excellent planning, time management, and multitasking abilities
- Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Sound knowledge of construction practices, standards, and specialist areas