Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, or a Managing QS looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine progression to Director level?

Our client is an established and growing main contractor delivering a diverse range of construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across the UK. Working within sectors including retail, healthcare, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and wider public and private sector environments, they have built a strong reputation for quality, repeat business and long-term client relationships.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious commercial leader to oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors while playing a key role in the strategic development of the business. This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants to progress into senior leadership and ultimately Director-level responsibility over the next 5-10 years.

The Role
As Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial function across multiple projects, ensuring strong financial performance, commercial compliance and effective team management.
Key responsibilities include:

Leading and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors
Managing the commercial performance of live refurbishment, fit-out and new build projects
Cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Preparing and agreeing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
Procuring and managing subcontractor packages
Managing variations, change control and contractual risk
Ensuring compliance with JCT contracts and supporting NEC-based projects where required
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Supporting business growth and contributing to long-term commercial strategy

About You
We're keen to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors who possess strong leadership ability and a genuine ambition to progress their career.
You will ideally have:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within construction
Background in commercial construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects
Experience leading or mentoring surveying teams
Strong understanding of JCT contracts
Knowledge or exposure to NEC contracts
Excellent commercial, financial and contractual awareness
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desire to progress into a senior leadership and director-level position
Experience working within healthcare, MoD, MoJ, public sector or framework environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme
Laptop and mobile phone
Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
Ongoing CPD and professional development support
Health screening and wellbeing initiatives
Long-term career security within a growing and successful business
Clear pathway towards Commercial Director/Director-level progression

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to shape and lead a commercial team, and a clear route into senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now
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