Managing Quantity Surveyor

Description

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for one or more key projects, ensuring financial efficiency, contractual compliance and effective cost management. You will work closely with project teams, clients, supply chain partners and senior management to achieve successful project delivery.

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing 3 - 4 projects and up to 6 QS of various levels.

• Lead valuation processes, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Support bid and tender submissions with cost input and commercial insights.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate subcontract packages and procurement strategies.
• Administer contracts, ensure compliance with contractual terms, and mitigate commercial risk.
• Report commercial performance to senior leadership with accuracy and clarity.
• Provide commercial guidance and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QS staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Lead and oversee all commercial activities across assigned projects.
• Manage cost planning, forecasting, and budget control throughout project lifecycle.

Requirements

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial functions across major projects and mentor our growing commercial team within the Northern Home counties region.

• Proactive, commercially astute, and confident in decision-making.
• Strong understanding of JCT/NEC forms of contract.
• Proven track record in a senior QS / Managing QS role within main contracting.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

Benefits

£95 000 - £100 000 plus package

• Car allowance / company car scheme
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension
• Career progression within a well-structured commercial team
• Opportunity to work on high-value, sector-leading projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative company culture

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance