Managing Quantity Surveyor

A leading main contractor operating across the London and South East property services and regeneration market is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is a senior commercial position offering the opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of high-value refurbishment, façade remediation and regeneration projects, whilst providing commercial leadership to a wider team.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for the commercial performance of a number of projects, working closely with operational teams, senior management and clients to maximise profitability, manage risk and ensure strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also have responsibility for direct reports, including a trainee, providing leadership, mentoring and support while helping to develop the wider commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

Take commercial ownership of a portfolio of projects across London and the South East

Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff

Monitor project performance, profitability, costs and cash flow

Manage commercial risk and ensure appropriate mitigation is in place

Lead on forecasting, CVRs, financial reporting and commercial reviews

Manage change, variations, valuations, applications and final accounts

Ensure contractual obligations are understood, protected and delivered

Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders

Provide commercial support and advice to senior management

Identify opportunities to maximise project profitability

Mentor and develop junior members of the commercial team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an established Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take the next step into a wider leadership role, or an experienced MQS already operating at this level.

You should have:

Strong main contracting experience

A proven background within refurbishment, regeneration, property services, façade, cladding or similar construction environments

Experience managing the commercial performance of multiple projects

Previous experience managing or mentoring Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff

Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management

Experience working with JCT, NEC or similar forms of contract

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Strong financial and analytical capability

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial qualification

A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites

What's on Offer

£85,000–£95,000 basic salary

Car allowance or company car

Responsibility for a varied portfolio of major projects

Opportunity to lead and develop a commercial team

Long-term career progression within an established main contractor

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of projects, lead a team and have an influence on the wider commercial performance of a business, this could be an excellent opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed