Managing Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment • St Albans, England • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

Project Details

The successful Managing Quantity Surveyor will work on a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, typically valued between £250,000 and £6 million, with most schemes around £1 million.


Projects are delivered across the UK and may include specialist engineering works supporting construction and infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will play a key commercial leadership role, ensuring effective cost management and contract administration across multiple projects.

  • Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple civil engineering projects

  • Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance and best practice

  • Lead on early warning notices and compensation events

  • Oversee cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting

  • Manage programme integration and alignment with risk registers