Head of Building - Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Head of Building to oversee landmark commercial projects. The successful candidate will lead Quantity Surveying efforts and manage key relationships to drive project success. This role offers a people-focused culture with opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts required.
• Experience in commercial or office-led developments essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quantity Surveying input on various developments.
• Manage cost plans, procurement, and contract administration.
• Support the professional growth of the team.

Skills

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

MRICS status or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Cobalt is working with a modern construction consultancy delivering standout commercial developments across the UK and internationally. With a strong focus on collaboration, progression, and innovation, they are now seeking a leader for their expanding Building division.

The organisation

This consultancy combines modern project delivery with a people-focused culture, empowering employees to take ownership and drive real impact. With flexible working, clear growth pathways, and a strong pipeline of commercial office and mixed-use projects, they are growing their leadership team to support continued success.

The role/responsibilities

As Head of Building, you'll take the commercial lead on landmark commercial schemes, overseeing projects from early-stage feasibility through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Quantity Surveying input on a range of office, mixed-use, and commercial developments.
• Managing cost plans, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
• Driving quality and consistency across the team's commercial outputs.
• Supporting the professional growth of a high-performing team.
• Strengthening client relationships and contributing to business development activities.

Skills and requirements

• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts is essential.
• Experience delivering commercial or office-led developments.
• Proven team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• MRICS status or equivalent background.
• A clear, client-facing communicator with a collaborative approach.

Call to action

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