Job Opportunities Managing Quantity Surveyor

Company : Schindler Elevator

Job Type : Full Time

London, United Kingdom

Job Description - Job Opportunities Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 88925

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

Managing Quantity Surveyor

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-value lift and escalator projects across the UK. Working closely with project teams and customers, you'll take ownership of commercial performance from contract award through to final account, helping deliver successful outcomes on some of the country's most recognisable buildings and infrastructure projects.

Your main responsibilities

Allocate workloads, set clear objectives, and monitor team performance to ensure project and business goals are met

Oversee the commercial management of projects, ensuring accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting

Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders regarding commercial and contractual matters

Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and relevant UK legislation (e.g., NEC, JCT contracts)

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams

Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members

Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project delivery

Resolve disputes and manage conflict within the team or with external parties

Report regularly to senior management on team performance, project status, and commercial risks

Support the professional development of team members

Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans

What you bring

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

Chartered status with RICS or equivalent professional body is highly desirable

Significant experience in a senior quantity surveying role, preferably within the construction or building services sector

Proven track record of managing commercial aspects of complex, high-value projects.

Strong knowledge of contract law, standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT), and commercial procedures

Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Proficient in the use of relevant software and IT systems

Proven track record of operational QS know-how within the Construction industry managing multiple multi-million-pound projects and service contracts to successful completion

Technical expert, role holder will be educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard.

Demonstrate experience of estimating project costs, and presenting high quality tender documents to customers

Demonstrate experience of managing Health & Safety compliance including CDM requirements

Preferably a minimum of 10 years’ experience operating at a senior level within the commercial environment in the building construction and/or maintenance industry.

Knowledge of key Pre-construction procedures, e.g., Procurement, Planning and Contracts.

Demonstrate IT literacy capability including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus

Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Comprehensive life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support

Free eye tests and eyewear discounts

Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

Educational support and access to development and talent programmes (local as well as global)

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

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