Managing Quantity Surveyor

Posted 29 May 2025
Salary £72,000 - £85,000/annum
Start Date Immediately
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
Job DurationLong Term
Discipline Civil EngineeringManagement and Supervisory
Reference223548901

Job description

​RTL Group are looking for a managing quantity surveyor to work for a tier 1 main contractor working in the infrastructure team. 

The managing quantity surveyor takes overall responsibility for, in conjunction with the DiC/AM, and manages with limited direct involvement, to ensure a successful project outcome is delivered while maintaining relationships and maximising the commercial returns. 

Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies. 

  • Cost and value management for project, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place. 

  • Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers. 

  • Has detailed knowledge and experience of the project cost management system and can provide detailed guidance to others. 

  • Devises innovative systems to control and monitor direct works cost and financial performance. 

  • Devises and manages complex Project Cost Reporting systems, with associated capacity to interrogate data and identify trends 

  • Proposes actions in response to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations. 

Qualifications:

Completed a relevant third level qualification

  • 8+ years of commercial civils management and leadership experience 

  • Excellent communication and analytical skills 

  • Experience with Bonds/warranties / Insurances 

  • Financial Management