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 managementAbout 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 disciplineWhat'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 beyondApply today to take the commercial lead in a growing MEICA division and make your mark with a market-leading contractor.

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