Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Site based on projects in the southern region reaching between Reading, Poole and Portsmouth with Berkshire office visits.
Salary: Up to £120,000 plus package, depending on experience
 
A Managing Quantity Surveyor opportunity with a Tier 1 contractor that's growing its commercial team across the south coast, leading a strong pipeline of education and defence projects between Poole and Portsmouth.
We're working with one of the UK's largest privately owned main contractors. Your projects will be in the region reaching between Reading, Poole and Portsmouth, with regular time at their regional office in Reading for team meetings, reporting and leadership.
 
About the company
A Tier 1 main contractor with a turnover of over £1bn and decades of experience in public sector building. Their work in the region is mainly new build schools for the Department for Education and Ministry of Defence projects, including accommodation and training facilities. That means long-term, well-funded work, repeat clients and projects you can be proud to drive past.
 
The role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take overall commercial responsibility for a group of new build projects, from groundworks through to practical completion. You'll lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, be the main commercial contact for clients and work closely with the project directors. With the southern team still growing, you'll have real influence over how it's built and run.
 
Key responsibilities:
Lead the commercial management of several projects at once, from pre-construction through to final account.
Manage, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
Own the commercial reporting for your projects, including CVRs, forecasts and cash flow.
Set procurement strategy and sign off major subcontract packages.
Lead client negotiations on change, valuations and final accounts.
Spot commercial risks and opportunities early across your projects and act to protect margin.
Give commercial input to bids and pre-construction on new opportunities.
 
What we're looking for:
Experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
Full project lifecycle experience on new build, from groundworks through to practical completion.
A track record of leading other surveyors and running several projects at once.
Education, defence or other public sector experience is a strong advantage.
Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
Confidence leading client relationships and commercial negotiations.
Based within reach of the Poole to Portsmouth area, and happy to travel to the Reading office when needed. A full driving licence is essential.
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience. MRICS is welcome.
 
What's on offer:
A salary of up to £120,000 plus a strong package.
A senior seat in a stable, well-run Tier 1 contractor with a full pipeline of public sector work.
Projects on the south coast, backed by a strong regional team in Reading.
The chance to shape and grow the southern commercial team.
 
If you're a Managing Quantity Surveyor, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for the next step, on the south coast or in the Thames Valley, send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed