Managing Quantity Surveyor

My client is a Tier 1 contractor that operate in the Energy sector, with an excellent reputation and a track record of delivering major Data Centre projects up to £250m in value, as well as adjacent works such as Hyperscale Substations, major Telecoms frameworks & Battery Energy Storage facilities. This is a unique business that operates in a buoyant market and make exceptional profits – they have scaled from £50m in 2018, to a projected £300m turnover this year and a work bank that is increasing 50% year on year. Their growth has been largely organic and reputation driven, compounded by government investment in AI. They get repeat business from the major DC players, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic etc., With a HQ in North London, the vast majority of my clients projects are in London and the Home Counties, with a significant presence in North England, South Wales, as well as internationally in Germany and the Nordic region. My client is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor that comes from a construction or civils background to adopt a significant portfolio of works and lead a team of highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyors who themselves will be supported by Junior and Intermediate Commercial staff Desired Experience:

• Proven QS experience managing high-budget (£50m+) projects in the power, utilities or civils sectors
• Proficient in NEC3/NEC4 contracts within major infrastructure or civil project environments
• Able to produce detailed financial forecasts and manage cash flow effectively Responsibilities:
• Lead all commercial activity as primary commercial lead, cost management, cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Set and manage accurate project budgets, keeping costs within parameters and aligned with business objectives.
• Drive valuation and cash flow planning, delivering detailed cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Keep senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners aligned with clear, timely financial updates.
• Identify, assess and control commercial risk early to safeguard project profitability. Remuneration: My client are a cash rich contractor that operate in a lucrative market and have financial backing by a major Private Equity firm – The Commercial Director and Group Commercial Director deem this position a key appointment and will pay accordingly, with a competitive package on top. Working Arrangements: My client have a modern philosophy towards working arrangements – hybrid working is standard practice across the business, and senior positions as such are afforded significant autonomy to manage their own schedule. If this role sounds as though it could be of interest, or you wish to find out more information, please get in touch with Josh Gamble on 07973 661 878.