Managing Quantity Surveyor

HAYS
Stratford, Greater London

Job Description

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Your new company

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\n A leading infrastructure and utilities contractor delivering major electrical transmission and overhead line projects across the UK. With a strong order book and long-term framework agreements in place, they continue to invest in their commercial teams to support the successful delivery of critical energy infrastructure projects.

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Your new role

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As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will join the commercial team responsible for supporting the delivery of overhead line and electrical transmission projects. You will play a key role in maximising project profitability, managing commercial risk and ensuring robust contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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  • Managing the commercial performance of projects from award through to final account
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  • Supporting the preparation of reports, claims and commercial documentation
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  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
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  • Maintaining risk registers and supporting risk mitigation strategies
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  • Managing subcontractor and supplier accounts, including procurement, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
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  • Administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events and change management
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  • Identifying and recovering variations, delays and associated claims
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  • Producing accurate cost reporting, forecasting and cost/value reconciliations
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  • Building strong working relationships with Project Managers and key stakeholders
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  • Attending project meetings and maintaining detailed commercial records
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  • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and company procedures
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What you'll need to succeed

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To be considered for this position, you will have:

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  • A qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
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  • Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor role
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  • Strong knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
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  • Experience managing subcontractors and supplier accounts
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  • Contract costing and cost/value reconciliation experience
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  • Experience capturing site records to support variations and valuations
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  • Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
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  • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
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  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Desirable experience includes:

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  • Electrical Transmission or Overhead Lines experience
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  • Infrastructure, utilities or energy sector project experience
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What you'll get in return

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  • Competitive day rate
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  • Opportunity to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects
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  • Exposure to high-profile transmission and overhead line schemes
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  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
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  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
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What you need to do now

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\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted 2026-10-04

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