| Location: Cambridge | Salary: £70000 - £90000 per annum + package |
| Sector: Commercial, Construction | Type: Permanent |
| Contact: Matthew Clegg | Job Published: about 12 hours ago |
Managing Quantity Surveyor - Lead a £30m MEICA Division - Cambridge
Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor (MEICA / Water)
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Package
We are representing a leading main contractor and supporting them with their search for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to head up their thriving MEICA business unit in Cambridge.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially strong QS to step into a pivotal leadership role, taking ownership of a £30m per annum division within the water utilities sector. You'll be the commercial lead shaping its growth, profitability, and long-term success.
The Role
This is more than a traditional surveying role - it's about leadership and influence. As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Take full commercial responsibility for the £30m MEICA division, driving financial performance and strategy
- Lead on tenders, bids and pre-contract negotiations, ensuring a profitable pipeline of work
- Oversee commercial management across all live projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and NEC contracts
- Act as the NEC contract expert, managing risk and safeguarding entitlements
- Mentor and grow a small commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture
- Deliver robust financial reporting, CVRs, cost control and cash flow management
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong commercial background and proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience as a Senior QS, Managing QS or Principal QS within a main contractor
- Significant background in the water/utilities sector, ideally with MEICA experience
- Strong pre- and post-contract expertise with demonstrable success in tenders and securing new work
- Expert NEC knowledge (essential)
- Commercially driven mindset with excellent financial management skills
- Team management experience, or clear potential to step up into a leadership role
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline
What's On Offer?
- £70,000 - £90,000 base salary (depending on experience)
- Car / car allowance, bonus scheme, private healthcare & full benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Long-term opportunity to lead and grow a dedicated business unit
- Structured career path to Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager and beyond
Apply today to take the commercial lead in a growing MEICA division and make your mark with a market-leading contractor.
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