Managing Quantity Surveyor - Utilities


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£500 to £600 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brighton, BN1 3XE
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a leading UK infrastructure contractor, delivering work across a major long-term utilities framework in the South East. This multi-year programme focuses on maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure, offering strong stability and long-term continuity. The position is based in the West Sussex area, operating on a hybrid working model.

Your new role

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial function across a portfolio of infrastructure projects within a regulated environment. You will take overall responsibility for cost management, commercial performance, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered in line with budget and contractual requirements.

You will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of 5 Quantity Surveyors / Junior QSs, providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure high standards of delivery across the commercial team.

This role is offered on an initial contract basis (inside IR35), with a clear pathway into a longer-term or permanent position following an initial period.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Proven experience operating at Managing QS or senior commercial leadership level

Strong commercial and cost management background within infrastructure projects

Experience within utilities, water, or similar regulated sectors is advantageous

Backgrounds in environmental, aviation, nuclear, or wider infrastructure will also be considered

Demonstrated experience leading and managing commercial teams

Ability to work 3 days per week on-site in the West Sussex region

What you'll get in return

Competitive day rate (Inside IR35)

Opportunity to work on a long-term infrastructure programme (5-7 years)

Leadership role with responsibility for a growing commercial team

Clear route into a permanent position after an initial contract period

Hybrid working model with flexibility

What you need to do now

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