Managing Quantity Surveyor in London Area

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water Projects (Thames Water AMP8 Frameworks)

Location: Thames Valley region (hybrid working)

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK civil engineering and utilities contractor delivering major works within the Thames Water AMP8 programme. The role offers the chance to oversee commercial delivery across a portfolio of water infrastructure schemes, leading a commercial team and supporting the strategic growth of a long-term framework partnership.

The Role

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for a section of the Thames Water AMP8 framework, ensuring robust financial management across both clean and wastewater schemes. You’ll manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, oversee subcontractor performance, and drive cost control, forecasting, and value management to ensure project and framework profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial management of multiple water infrastructure projects under the AMP8 framework.
• Manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors, supporting development and consistency across projects.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, change control, and commercial reporting to both internal stakeholders and the client.
• Administer NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and commercial procedures.
• Engage with operational teams to provide accurate cost/value reconciliation, cashflow forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Work collaboratively with Thames Water and delivery partners to ensure transparent commercial performance and shared success.
• Lead subcontract procurement, tendering, and contract negotiation.
• Drive efficiencies through value engineering and proactive commercial strategy.

Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS accreditation preferred).
• Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within the water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC suite of contracts.
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound infrastructure frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Private healthcare, pension, and annual bonus.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Long-term career development within a national civil engineering contractor.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English