Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely relied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will lead and develop ONNEC's commercial function across complex infrastructure cabling and data centre projects. Working closely with project and business leaders, you will drive commercial best practice, manage risk, ensure contractual compliance, and support the successful delivery of projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring close collaboration with Quantity Surveyors, planners, operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners. You will help build a scalable commercial structure, oversee commercial performance, and ensure the timely resolution of commercial matters while promoting proactive risk management and strong stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll be doing as our Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• Lead the commercial and financial performance of major infrastructure and data centre projects, ensuring strong budget control, forecasting, profitability, and risk management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Quantity Surveyors (QSs) and commercial teams, driving high standards, performance, and career development.
• Oversee project governance, including cost reporting, valuations, procurement, variations, cashflow, and commercial audits.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Planners, clients, contractors, and senior leadership to ensure successful project delivery and commercial compliance.
• Support contract management, risk mitigation, final accounts, and commercial settlements while protecting company margins.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, providing commercial expertise during project reviews, client meetings, and bid activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of commercial processes, systems, reporting, and governance across the business.
• Manage planning functions by aligning programme management, commercial controls, and project performance reporting.
• Promote early resolution of commercial issues and disputes, ensuring effective contract administration and lessons learned are implemented.
• Contribute to the company's long-term commercial strategy, resource planning, and organisational growth.

What we’re looking for in our Managing Quantity Surveyor :

Essential

• Senior QS or commercial leadership experience within construction, infrastructure, or data centres.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control.
• Proven experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, commercial risk management, and project delivery.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive commercial performance.

Desirable

• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or hyperscale data centre projects.
• Knowledge of commercial governance frameworks and planning functions.

Key Behaviours

• Leads by example.
• Collaborative and solution-focused.
• Hands-on and approachable.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Managing Quantity Surveyor  – we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: Competitive Salary Company pension, bonus scheme