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Posted 05 August, 2026

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Key Talent Solutions
Durham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water / Civil Engineering

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Durham | Permanent

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We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across water industry and civil engineering projects within a drainage and wastewater network environment.

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This is a senior commercial role suited to someone who can protect margin, cash flow and contractual compliance, while developing a QS team and building strong relationships with delivery teams, clients and supply chain partners.

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You will lead commercial management across live projects, overseeing CVRs, forecasts, valuations, subcontract procurement, change control, final accounts and senior commercial input around programme, risk and recovery planning.

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The strongest fit will have:

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  • 10+ years’ commercial experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or water
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  • Strong NEC target cost contract knowledge
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  • Experience managing CVRs, forecasting, valuations and final accounts
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  • Subcontract procurement and commercial control experience
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  • Confidence mentoring Senior QSs, QSs and junior commercial staff
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  • Water, wastewater, drainage, MEICA, ICA/SCADA, flood prevention or framework delivery experience would be a strong advantage
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For a confidential conversation, please send your CV or message Grandt directly.