Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor Regional Civil Engineering Highways & Infrastructure

The Opportunity

An established and expanding civil engineering business is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take the commercial lead across a portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects throughout the South West. This role sits within a growing self-delivery division delivering regional infrastructure schemes for a range of clients including:

• Local Authorities
• National Highways
• Private Developers
• Tier 1 Main Contractors

Operating from Taunton, this position offers the chance to take ownership of a strong and diverse pipeline of work while playing a key role in supporting the continued commercial growth of the region.

The Business

This regional civil engineering team delivers a wide range of infrastructure works including:

• New build highways projects
• Public realm and urban infrastructure improvements
• Framework delivery packages
• Bridge and structural works

Project values range from reactive maintenance schemes through to major infrastructure projects exceeding £10m, supported by a stable and expanding workload across the South West.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will hold overall commercial responsibility for a number of self-delivered highways and civil engineering projects. Working closely with operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in line with robust commercial processes.
With a regional turnover of approximately £20m, the role will also involve supporting and guiding a commercial team ranging from Assistant QS through to Senior QS, helping to strengthen commercial performance and consistency across the region.

Key duties will include:

• Overseeing commercial performance across multiple highways and infrastructure projects
• Administering and managing NEC contracts in line with best practice
• Producing and managing CVRs, forecasts and financial reports
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Contributing to pricing and tender submissions where required
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior commercial staff
• Working closely with operational teams and key clients to drive successful project delivery

The position typically operates on a hybrid working model, with around three days on site or in the Taunton office and two days working from home, depending on project requirements.

What We re Looking For

We are looking to speak with commercially strong Managing Quantity Surveyors who have experience delivering regional civil engineering or highways projects.

You will ideally offer:

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience working on highways or infrastructure schemes
• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior QS team members
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• Confidence engaging with clients and operational teams
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Professional membership (desirable but not essential)

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative and supportive regional team environment.

What s On Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• £7,500 car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Clear long-term career progression within a growing infrastructure business

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take on broader responsibility within a thriving regional civil engineering business offering genuine influence over projects and regional growth, without the bureaucracy often found in larger corporate environments.