ERSG Ltd
Managing Quantity Surveyor
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Managing Quantity Surveyor – Freelance
Infrastructure & Utilities | Contract Opportunity
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor for a freelance opportunity supporting major infrastructure and utility projects across the UK.
This is a key commercial position, working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, subcontractors and suppliers to manage commercial performance, control risk and maximise project profitability.
The Role
- Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects through to final account.
- Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, claims and supporting documentation.
- Monitor project risks and opportunities and maintain accurate commercial records.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
- Identify and manage variations, delays and compensation events.
- Monitor project costs, value, margins and financial performance.
- Produce cost/value reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports.
- Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to provide commercial support and advice.
- Attend project and commercial meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Maintain detailed site and contractual records to support variations and claims.
- Ensure commercial activities are delivered in line with project procedures and contractual requirements.
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About You
- Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
- Strong background within infrastructure, utilities, energy or major construction.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts.
- Experience managing subcontractors and supply-chain packages.
- Strong experience across variations, valuations, claims and compensation events.
- Experience with cost/value reconciliation, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of contract costing and commercial risk.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical capability.
- Good IT skills, particularly Excel.
- Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
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Desirable
- Experience within Electrical Transmission, Overhead Lines, Power, Utilities or wider Energy Infrastructure would be highly advantageous.
Freelance / Contract Opportunity
If you're an experienced MQS currently available or coming available shortly and have a strong infrastructure or utilities background, get in touch for further details.
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