Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd
Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom, including Energy and Renewables, Highways, Rail, Water, Waste Management, Reservoir Construction, and Coastal Defence.
We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team at Sealink and take overall responsibility for the commercial management of a major civil engineering project.
This role will lead the project commercial function, ensuring robust commercial governance, protection of contractual entitlement, effective risk management, and delivery of the project's financial objectives. Working closely with the Project Managers, Contract Manager, operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners, the Managing Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the successful delivery of the project from commencement through to final account settlement.
Role Overview
The Managing Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for leading all commercial activities on the project and managing the project commercial team.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the commercial management of the project throughout its lifecycle
- Manage and develop the project commercial team
- Ensure accurate cost capture, forecasting, and reporting
- Protect and maximise contractual entitlement
- Lead subcontract procurement and supply chain management
- Support operational teams in achieving project objectives
- Drive commercial performance, profitability, and cash flow
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Lead and manage the project commercial team
- Establish and maintain effective commercial controls and reporting processes
- Promote commercial best practice and compliance with company procedures
- Provide strategic commercial advice to the project leadership team
- Drive a culture of commercial awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement
Financial Management & Reporting
- Take ownership of project financial performance and commercial outcomes
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
- Ensure accurate forecasting of costs, value, margin, and cash flow
- Monitor project profitability and identify risks and opportunities at an early stage
- Challenge commercial assumptions and drive improvement in forecasting accuracy
- Prepare and present commercial reports to senior management
Contract Management
- Administer the contract in accordance with its terms and conditions
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise contractual entitlement
- Lead the preparation, submission, negotiation, and agreement of compensation events, variations, and change orders
- Manage significant contractual and commercial matters
- Ensure timely issue of contractual notices and correspondence
- Protect the company's commercial and contractual position throughout the project lifecycle
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers
- Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment processes
- Oversee subcontract account management, including valuations, payments, variations, and final accounts
- Manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships
- Ensure supply chain risks are identified and managed effectively
- Promote consistency and best practice in subcontract administration
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Lead the identification and management of commercial and contractual risks
- Maintain project risk and opportunity registers
- Ensure risk allowances and contingencies are appropriately assessed and managed
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance
- Promote proactive management of change and risk throughout the project lifecycle
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Lead commercial meetings, negotiations, and progress reviews
- Manage applications for payment and agreement of final accounts
- Act as the primary commercial interface with the client
- Support collaborative project delivery whilst protecting the company's commercial interests
Team Development
- Mentor and develop commercial team members
- Support succession planning and career development within the commercial function
- Promote continuous professional development and knowledge sharing
- Encourage high standards of commercial management and contract administration
Key Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Chartered status (MRICS, MCInstCES, or equivalent) desirable but not essential
- Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor role within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC / FIDIC contracts
- Demonstrable experience managing the commercial delivery of major infrastructure projects
Strong capability in:
- Commercial leadership and team management
- Cost reporting, CVRs, and financial control
- Forecasting and cash flow management
- Contract administration
- Compensation events and contractual entitlement
- Procurement and subcontract management
- Final account negotiation and settlement
- Commercial risk and opportunity management
- Client and stakeholder management
- Commercial systems and reporting tools
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel where required
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Company-contributed pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Performance-related bonus
- Opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project
- Structured career development and progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative working environment