Managing Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our growing and fast-paced Commercial team.

What you'll do

You will join a team that consists of around 50 Quantity Surveyors and Estimators with responsibility for the commercial delivery of approximately £200m of projects annually, within the AMP8 Capital Delivery area. 

You will manage a team of Quantity Surveyors to deliver a programme of work valued at approximately £25 to £50 million per year. You will report directly to the Head of Commercial.

Projects comprise process, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering works delivered under an NEC Contracting arrangement for a portfolio of projects in the treatment programme varying from £1m to £15m in value. 

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial management and the provision of suitable and accurate reporting of all commercial information required by the Construction Management team and other parts of the company.

You will ensure all commercial activities are completed in accordance with the relevant group procedures and governance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• managing a team of up to six Quantity Surveyors, including trainee degree apprentices and commercial admin, where appropriate
• controlling all commercial activities for the business unit (including ensuring quality and commerciality)
• managing and presenting regular business unit commercial reports for the capital delivery programme, such as order book/budget, monthly programme ‘CVR' reports and contractor liaison meetings to ensure the business unit provides accurate cost, liability and forecasting information
• managing contract procurement, target/price setting, forecasting/reporting, contract change, opportunity and risk, payments and final accounts, while also providing support to the Estimating team in the decision-making process
• commercially managing the supply chain (including any consultants and contractors) to deliver the designated portfolio. 
• providing commercial interface with the rest of the Construction Commercial team, Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Designers, Engineers and Estimators, as well as attending regular financial meetings with senior YTLC staff
• working to strict financial targets and deadlines, understanding major programmes of work, and reacting to the demands of construction delivery to ensure best value for the company
• resource planning for Quantity Surveyors and the development of the team, including staff development, succession planning and recruitment
• being actively involved in commercial strategies and initiatives which invariably cross multiple teams and departments.

The role covers our region, which covers Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater and everywhere in between.

What you'll need

You must have relevant quantity surveying and management experience in the construction industry, however, experience in water or other utility industries is not a prerequisite.

Additionally, you will:

• preferably have experience in the NEC Suite of Contracts, including the Professional Services Contract and Engineering and Construction Contract Options A and C
• preferably have experience in managing partnering arrangements 
• have excellent people, leadership, communication and presentation skills
• have the ability to foster professional relations with others
• be a team player
• have a degree in quantity surveying or a similar construction-related qualification or industry time experience
• have a strong attention to detail, self-motivation, a problem-solving nature and a drive to succeed
• a full driving licence is required as this position will require travel to construction sites.

What you'll receive

• Combined pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities. 
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Performance related bonus.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. 
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.  
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. 
• One paid volunteering day each year. 
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. 
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform. 
• Support from mental health first aiders. 
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.