Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Hertfordshire

Up to £95,000 + Package

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £95,000 + package
Sector: Social Housing / Residential Construction
Employment: Permanent

We're currently working with a Tier 1 contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS with a background in social housing, residential refurbishment, major works or new build to take on a senior commercial position across a varied portfolio of projects.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

The role will involve a mixture of residential refurbishment, cladding, external works, internal refurbishment, major works and new-build projects, providing excellent variety and long-term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall commercial responsibility for allocated projects
Manage budgets, costs, forecasting and cash flow
Lead the commercial management of subcontractors and supply chain
Manage variations, valuations, applications and final accounts
Produce accurate financial reporting and forecasts
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Work closely with project and operational teams
Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors

About You

We're looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor who can demonstrate:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline
Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor
Strong experience across social housing, residential construction, refurbishment or major works
Experience with cladding, re-cladding, internal/external refurbishment or new build would be highly advantageous
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience managing projects from a commercial perspective through to final account
Experience managing and developing junior commercial staff
Excellent client, subcontractor and stakeholder management skills
A commercially driven and proactive approach

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience
Competitive benefits package
Senior position with genuine commercial responsibility
Strong pipeline of projects
Long-term career progression
Opportunity to join an established Tier 1 contractor
Hertfordshire-based opportunity with projects across the region

Interested?

If you're a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with Tier 1 contractor experience and a background across social housing, refurbishment, cladding, major works or residential construction, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role and the wider opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed