Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Location: Brighton (Hybrid Working), United Kingdom

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Utilities / Infrastructure Sussex Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

An established infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a long-term utilities framework across Sussex. This senior position offers a blend of strategic responsibility and hands-on leadership, with hybrid working available (2-3 days per week based in Brighton).

You will work closely with a major water-sector client while leading a high-performing commercial team. The role is central to driving commercial performance, managing contractual risk, and ensuring strong financial control across multiple workstreams.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in operational decision-making and commercial strategy, supporting successful project delivery and long-term profitability.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff
• Providing senior commercial leadership across live contracts and frameworks
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and protection of commercial entitlement
• Developing and implementing commercial strategies to improve project performance and margins
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting
• Overseeing cost value reconciliation (CVR) and effective cash flow management
• Supporting and leading commercial negotiations with clients and supply chain partners
• Managing and resolving complex commercial matters, including variations, claims, and final accounts
• Ensuring subcontract and supplier agreements are commercially robust and aligned with business objectives

About You

• You will be a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in the utilities or infrastructure sector.
• You'll have a proven ability to lead commercial teams and manage the commercial elements of large-scale contracts or frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC3 Options A and C
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with a focus on margin protection and risk management
• The ability to communicate complex commercial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• A structured, analytical approach with strong attention to detail
• The resilience and adaptability to perform in a fast-paced, delivery-led environment

Why Apply?

This role offers long-term stability within a secure framework environment, hybrid flexibility, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes at a senior level while developing and leading a capable commercial team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Intersect Global is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We operate as an employment agency and employment business and are proud to be an equal opportunities recruiter. Selection decisions are made solely on the basis of experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

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