ghts Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don't just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.

At Knights Brown, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Based in Norwich you will be part of the management team reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager.

You will be tasked the smooth running of several projects.

Responsibilities include;

Deliver sustainable, profitable growth by minimising risks, maximising opportunities and avoiding disputes across projects.

Manage both commercial and contractual aspects of a project(s), supporting the project QS and project team to deliver the project successfully.

Manage projects which are of a higher risk.

Manage commercial teams to achieve delivery and growth while aligning within the divisional priorities.

Accountabilities

• Provide information to assist in developing the divisional budget as required.

• Take responsibility to deliver forecasted profits and margins.

• Deliver consistent value and cost reporting.

• Attend monthly commercial contract reviews, communicating the progress of the contract(s) to senior management.

• Review and approve orders and payment in line with corporate governance, ensure no works commence on site without orders and payments are processed in a timely manor.

• Establish robust and consistent change control process to ensure that appropriate contract price adjustments are identified and agreed with the customer.

• Manage commercial activities with the operational team to achieve delivery and growth.

• Ensure contractual duties, obligations, notices, standards etc. are observed and discharged to protect our position and entitlement under the contract.

• Ensure commercial activity is consistent and in line with company procedures.

• Maintain good customer relationships and develop new relationships, within own area of responsibility

• When required support work winning teams in identifying and quantifying risk and opportunity in tenders and bids.

• Support key negotiations with prospective customers, partners and subcontractors. Effective cash management supported by regular liaison with our Accounts department.

• Support the career development of commercial staff with line management responsibility.

• Promote innovative ways to add value and reduce costs.