Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor role in Winchester.
Permanent opportunity.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, youll lead the commercial management of a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with operational, finance and procurement teams, youll manage risk, maximise value and support successful project delivery while leading and developing members of the commercial team.

Key responsibilities include:

Commercial & Contract Management
Lead commercial activities across multiple projects.
Manage NEC contracts, change control, valuations and applications for payment.
Provide commercial guidance to operational teams and support dispute resolution.
Ensure commercial processes are applied consistently and effectively.
Cost & Supply Chain Management
Monitor project costs, value, cashflow and reporting.
Oversee subcontractor administration and supply chain management.
Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
Support procurement activities and contract negotiations.
Performance & Reporting
Produce and review CVRs, forecasts, cashflow and WIP reporting.
Maintain accurate commercial records, registers and documentation.
Provide insight on project performance, risks and opportunities.
Support revenue forecasting and business planning activities.
People Leadership
Lead, coach and develop commercial team members.
Set clear expectations and drive high performance.
Support succession planning, recruitment and capability development.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative and positive team culture.
Hampshire Highways is a long-standing partnership between M Group and Hampshire County Council, delivering highway maintenance, improvement and capital works across one of the UKs largest local authority highway networks. Together, we maintain over 8,500km of carriageways and 6,000km of footways, delivering more than 40,000 work activities each year.

The contract is recognised for its collaborative approach, innovation, sustainability focus and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Behavioural Competencies

Delivering Excellence - Sets high standards and drives quality outcomes.

Analytical - Uses data and insight to identify risks and make informed decisions.

Leading - Provides direction, develops others and builds future capability.

What youll bring

Essential

Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or infrastructure.
Strong commercial and contract management knowledge.
Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
Strong financial, analytical and reporting skills.
Experience managing subcontractors and commercial risk.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Desirable

RICS, CICES or similar professional accreditation (or working towards).
Experience managing Quantity Surveyors or commercial teams.
Experience working with JCT or FIDIC contracts.
What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Pension scheme
Life assurance
Online GP service and Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts through My Rewards
Enhanced family leave policies
Salary sacrifice EV and hybrid car scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Reward and recognition programme
Company car