Full job descriptionManaging Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chelmsford
Sector: Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering / MEICA
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Client’s Commercial Team with an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across major water infrastructure projects.
This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, reporting directly to the Senior Commercial Manager. You’ll lead the full commercial lifecycle — from pre-construction through to final accounting — while managing and developing a talented commercial team.
Company Benefits:


* Hybrid Working
* Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
* Contribution Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Health Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc


Key Responsibilities
*Commercial management to drive commercial excellence into project delivery ensuring accuracy of forecasts and protection of fee at all times.
*Develop and foster relationships with client and subcontractors alike to aide delivery and contract negotiation.
*Provide commercial support to procurement team ensuring at all time value for money.
*Continuous review of commercial resource levels playing an active part in recruitment to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
*Support the Senior Commercial Manager in providing contractual and commercial training to all staff in the region.
*Support the Senior Commercial Manager in review and continuous development of commercial processes and procedures
*Undertake approvals and other processes in accordance with the MWHT authority matrix.
*Deputise for the Senior Commercial Manager as and when required.


About You
Essential:
*Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
*Proven experience managing and developing individuals or small teams.
*Strong background in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors.
*Demonstrable IChemE contract experience.
Desirable:
*Chartered member of RICS or CICES (or working towards).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major contractor delivering essential infrastructure, offering long-term career prospects and professional growth within the water sector.
If you’re hands-on, dependable, and ready to start a new career, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for this position, then click the ’apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers