Managing Quantity Surveyor

City, Derby
SJR Partners

About the Company

We are a leading highways and surfacing contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the East Midlands and beyond. Our reputation has been built on safety, quality, reliability and long-term client relationships.

Working across both public and private sectors, we deliver a diverse range of projects including highways construction, surfacing, public realm, residential infrastructure, commercial developments, airports, race circuits and highways maintenance. Our collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to excellence have established us as a trusted partner for local authorities, national contractors, developers and private sector clients.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor who shares our ambition to deliver exceptional projects while helping to shape the future of our commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple contracts from tender handover through to final account.
• Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff.
• Oversee the preparation, submission and agreement of interim applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Produce monthly commercial reports for senior management.
• Work closely with Operational Managers, Contracts Managers and Project Managers to maximise project performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and supply chain partners.
• Support the Commercial Director with business planning, forecasting and strategic commercial decisions.
• Promote best commercial practice and continuous improvement across the business.
• Ensure all commercial activities are undertaken in accordance with company governance, procedures and ethical standards.

Types of Projects

You will oversee commercial activities across a varied portfolio including:

Highways infrastructure

Asphalt surfacing and resurfacing

Public realm improvements

Section 278 highway works

Section 38 residential developments

Airport infrastructure

Race circuits and motorsport facilities

Highways maintenance contracts

Commercial developments

Residential infrastructure

Industrial and logistics developments

Car parks and external works

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Significant experience within highways, surfacing or civil engineering.
• Proven experience in a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Excellent financial reporting and forecasting abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.