Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water Sector (AMP8) We’re recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading UK Tier 1 contractor. The role sits within their infrastructure business on one of the most significant water programmes in the country. The Opportunity We’re recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading UK Tier 1 contractor. The role sits within their infrastructure business on one of the most significant water programmes in the country. Our client is a long-standing delivery partner to South West Water. They have worked with the company through previous AMP cycles and now hold a key position in the alliance delivering the AMP8 capital programme. Across the South West, the programme is focused on reducing pollution and improving water quality, cutting storm overflow use and protecting the region’s bathing waters. Our client delivers wastewater non-infrastructure schemes across the east of the region. The framework has an initial five-year term with the option to extend to 10 years, and an anticipated value of £50–70m per year. This is a long-term, pipeline-secure role. You would take commercial leadership of a high-value portfolio and help shape how it is delivered. The Role * Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of wastewater treatment and non-infrastructure schemes * Manage, mentor and develop a team of Senior, Intermediate and Assistant QSs * Own commercial strategy, cost reporting, forecasting and cost value reconciliations (CVRs) across the portfolio * Administer NEC contracts (target cost Options C/E), including compensation events, early warnings and applications for payment * Work collaboratively with the client, alliance partners and cost consultants in an open-book, partnering environment * Drive procurement and supply chain strategy, including subcontract tendering, negotiation and final accounts * Support estimating and early contractor involvement on new schemes coming through the pipeline * Report commercial performance to senior leadership and help develop the business’s position in the water sector About You * Proven experience at Managing QS or Commercial Manager level with a main contractor * Strong background in the water sector, ideally on AMP frameworks (AMP6/7/8), covering treatment works, pumping stations or other non-infrastructure assets * In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, particularly target cost contracts * Experience leading and developing commercial teams * Confident, collaborative communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and partners * Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar; MRICS desirable but not essential What’s on Offer? * Competitive salary, Car or car allowance, plus annual bonus, Contributory pension, private healthcare and generous holiday, Clear progression routes within a major national contractor, Long-term security on a multi-year, potentially 10-year, framework all which undertaking meaningful work that makes a visible difference to the South West’s rivers, beaches and communities Interested? Apply now with your CV, or contact Vic Bekker at Bekk R Solutions for a confidential conversation on this, and various further opps across the SW