11 Managing Staff jobs in Leeds

• Oversee the financial and contractual aspects of the Area 12 M&R Contract, ensuring compliance with NEC 4 TSC and company policies.
• Monitor and control project costs, prepare cost estimates, and manage budgets to ensure projects are delivered within financial targets.
• Administer contracts, including the preparation and submission of applications for payment, valuation of variations, and management of compensation events.
• Assessment of monthly applications, raising payment certificates, ensuring all liabilities are loaded onto SAP monthly.
• Carrying out subcontract procurement exercises to increase resilience within the contract, including drafting contracts and onboarding successful applications.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
• Preparation of budgets three times a year. Prepare and present monthly CVR's to senior management, highlighting key issues and providing recommendations for improvement. Update forecasts monthly feeding into the Annual Commercial Plan, submitted to National Highways.
• Work closely with the planning, operations, and finance teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration across all project phases.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing any commercial queries and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and support to junior QS staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Principal commercial manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, , and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

• Bringing a positive approach that aligns with our goals and values.
• Leveraging your expertise in NEC contracts to drive results.
• Applying strong problem solving skills to enhance efficiency and innovation in your role.

Managing Estimator - Leeds

Our client, a prestigious main contractor are currently recruiting for a Managing Estimator to work on Rail, Civil Engineering, Utilities & Renewable Energy projects.

Location:

Leeds

Remuneration:

65,(Apply online only),000 per annum plus car / car allowance & benefits

The role:

The Managing Estimator will work on Rail, Civil Engineering, Utilities & Renewable Energy projects.


Requirements:

- Estimating experience from First principles
- Engineering background
- Main Contractor experience

If you are interested please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade

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• Oversee the financial and contractual aspects of the Area 12 M&R Contract, ensuring compliance with NEC 4 TSC and company policies.
• Monitor and control project costs, prepare cost estimates, and manage budgets to ensure projects are delivered within financial targets.
• Administer contracts, including the preparation and submission of applications for payment, valuation of variations, and management of compensation events.
• Assessment of monthly applications, raising payment certificates, ensuring all liabilities are loaded onto SAP monthly.
• Carrying out subcontract procurement exercises to increase resilience within the contract, including drafting contracts and onboarding successful applications.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
• Preparation of budgets three times a year. Prepare and present monthly CVR's to senior management, highlighting key issues and providing recommendations for improvement. Update forecasts monthly feeding into the Annual Commercial Plan, submitted to National Highways.
• Work closely with the planning, operations, and finance teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration across all project phases.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing any commercial queries and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and support to junior QS staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Principal commercial manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, , and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

• Bringing a positive approach that aligns with our goals and values.
• Leveraging your expertise in NEC contracts to drive results.
• Applying strong problem solving skills to enhance efficiency and innovation in your role.

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Lead to join our team and take ownership of all commercial and contractual aspects across the rail portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact across the region.

You’ll work closely with the Project Director, supporting project delivery, driving value, and ensuring commercial best practice from contract negotiation to risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

• p>Independently manage project budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement corrective actions to ensure profitability.

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, resolving variations and disputes efficiently.

Procurement & Risk

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver best value across projects.

• Manage supplier performance and oversee risk identification and mitigation.

• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and safety standards.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Project Director to align commercial strategies with project goals.

• Embed robust commercial review processes and provide proactive input to project planning.

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and clients to integrate commercial best practice and maintain transparency throughout the project life cycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or related discipline (Professional accreditation such as MRICS or equivalent preferred).

• Proven experience in a commercial management role within rail, infrastructure, or construction projects.

• Strong expertise in NEC and Network Rail (NR) contracts.

• Skilled in commercial negotiation, financial reporting, and risk management.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Featherstone, Wakefield
Salary: £70k - £0k
Car Allowance: .5k per annum
Holidays: 25 days (accrue 0.5 per year to a max of 28)
Group Life Assurance: x4 basic salary
Private Medical Insurance
Job Purpose
The Managing Quantity Surveyor will ensure strict commercial control across the business, promoting a culture of financial discipline, while working closely with the operational team to achieve shared commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Pre-Contract Management
·Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and capitalize on leads.
·Liaise with the estimator to ensure competitive pricing while delivering margin objectives.
·Respond efficiently to client requests during the pre-contract stage, facilitating a smooth transition to the delivery phase.
·Feedback lessons learned from delivery to refine future estimates and secure new work.
Cost Management and Budget Control
·Manage project cash collection, ensuring timely applications and client query resolutions.
·Oversee project change management, including submission and agreement of CE's, and maintenance of CE Registers and/or CEMAR.
·Implement cost control measures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and advise on value engineering.
·Produce and deliver turnover and margin budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operational peers.
·Work closely with the operational team to enable efficient project delivery within budget.
·Review contract terms to ensure risks are understood and managed appropriately.
Contract Management
·Lead contract negotiations and manage documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of work, and terms and conditions.
·Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, resolving any disputes or claims that arise.
·Monitor project performance against contracts and advise on variations and scope changes.
Client and Stakeholder Communication
·Respond promptly and professionally to client requests.
·Oversee project cash flow management, ensuring efficient invoicing and payments.
·Approve interim valuations, final accounts, and ensure timely invoice submissions.
·Provide comprehensive cost and financial reports to senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance.
Qualifications/Experience
·BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
·Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment.
·Strong knowledge of construction contracts, especially NEC.
Experience
·Ideally, experience in the commercial management of highways infrastructure projects, with a proven track record in people management.
·Strong understanding of estimating from first principles.
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Our client specialises in Civil Engineering and Highways schemes, they require a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors at various levels.

The Managing QS will be the key commercial point of contact, managing relationships with clients in a collaborative and fair manner.

The role involves ensuring strict commercial control across the business and promoting a cul.

The Role

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors at various levels, providing guidance and fostering professional development. They will serve as the key commercial point of contact, managing relationships with clients in a collaborative and fair manner. The role involves ensuring strict commercial control across the business and promoting a culture of financial discipline. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the operational team to achieve shared commercial objectives and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Pre-Contract Management

• Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and capitalize leads.
• Liaises with the estimator to ensure prices are competitive whilst delivering the company's margin objectives.
• Respond efficiently to client requests during the pre-contract stage to enable projects to progress to delivery stage as quickly as possible.
• Feedback lessons learnt from the deliver stage into future estimates to ensure the business is always best placed to secure new work.

Cost Management and Budget Control

• Project cash collection, ensuring timely applications and response to Client queries

• Project change management, ensuring submission and agreement of CE's and maintenance of CE Registers and/or CEMAR.
• Implementation of cost control measures, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and provide advice on value engineering.
• Produce and deliver turnover and margin budgets and forecasts alongside operational peer
• Work closely with the operational team to provide a commercial service that enables them to deliver project efficiently and to budget.
• Review terms and conditions of contract and sub-contract ensuring risk are understood and appropriate for the type, size and complexity of project.

Contract Management

• Lead contract negotiations and manage contract documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of work, and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolve any disputes or claims that arise during the course of the project.
• Monitor project performance against contracts, advising on variations and changes to scope.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to junior and senior team members.
• Ensure the team operates efficiently, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development through training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts especially NEC

Please contact Alex Hartley to discuss the role in more detail and apply online - Alex contact number is (phone number removed)

The Role

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors at various levels, providing guidance and fostering professional development. They will serve as the key commercial point of contact, managing relationships with clients in a collaborative and fair manner. The role involves ensuring strict commercial control across the business and promoting a culture of financial discipline. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the operational team to achieve shared commercial objectives and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Pre-Contract Management

• Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and capitalize leads.
• Liaises with the estimator to ensure prices are competitive whilst delivering the company's margin objectives.
• Respond efficiently to client requests during the pre-contract stage to enable projects to progress to delivery stage as quickly as possible.
• Feedback lessons learnt from the deliver stage into future estimates to ensure the business is always best placed to secure new work.

Cost Management and Budget Control

• Project cash collection, ensuring timely applications and response to Client queries

• Project change management, ensuring submission and agreement of CE's and maintenance of CE Registers and/or CEMAR.
• Implementation of cost control measures, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and provide advice on value engineering.
• Produce and deliver turnover and margin budgets and forecasts alongside operational peer
• Work closely with the operational team to provide a commercial service that enables them to deliver project efficiently and to budget.
• Review terms and conditions of contract and sub-contract ensuring risk are understood and appropriate for the type, size and complexity of project.

Contract Management

• Lead contract negotiations and manage contract documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of work, and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolve any disputes or claims that arise during the course of the project.
• Monitor project performance against contracts, advising on variations and changes to scope.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to junior and senior team members.
• Ensure the team operates efficiently, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development through training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts especially NEC

Please contact Alex Hartley to discuss the role in more detail and apply online - Alex contact number is (phone number removed)

The Role

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors at various levels, providing guidance and fostering professional development. They will serve as the key commercial point of contact, managing relationships with clients in a collaborative and fair manner. The role involves ensuring strict commercial control across the business and promoting a culture of financial discipline. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the operational team to achieve shared commercial objectives and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Pre-Contract Management

• Work closely with the Pre-Contract Manager to identify and capitalize leads.
• Liaises with the estimator to ensure prices are competitive whilst delivering the company's margin objectives.
• Respond efficiently to client requests during the pre-contract stage to enable projects to progress to delivery stage as quickly as possible.
• Feedback lessons learnt from the deliver stage into future estimates to ensure the business is always best placed to secure new work.

Cost Management and Budget Control

• Project cash collection, ensuring timely applications and response to Client queries

• Project change management, ensuring submission and agreement of CE's and maintenance of CE Registers and/or CEMAR.
• Implementation of cost control measures, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and provide advice on value engineering.
• Produce and deliver turnover and margin budgets and forecasts alongside operational peer
• Work closely with the operational team to provide a commercial service that enables them to deliver project efficiently and to budget.
• Review terms and conditions of contract and sub-contract ensuring risk are understood and appropriate for the type, size and complexity of project.

Contract Management

• Lead contract negotiations and manage contract documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of work, and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolve any disputes or claims that arise during the course of the project.
• Monitor project performance against contracts, advising on variations and changes to scope.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to junior and senior team members.
• Ensure the team operates efficiently, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development through training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts especially NEC

Please contact Alex Hartley to discuss the role in more detail and apply online - Alex contact number is (phone number removed)