Lead Quantity Surveyor: Build Team, Boost Profit

Ventro - Fire Compliance; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

A leading fire safety and building services company in Plymouth is seeking a commercially sharp Lead Quantity Surveyor (QS) to take ownership of a team and drive project profitability. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of 3-4 commercial professionals, oversee cost control, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in construction or fire safety. The role offers a competitive salary and significant autonomy to impact decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven QS experience with some team leadership.
• Experience in fire safety, construction, or building services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving GP improvement and hitting contribution margin targets.
• Mentoring and developing your team.
• Sourcing and negotiating with subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial instinct

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS or working towards

Job description

A leading fire safety and building services company in Plymouth is seeking a commercially sharp Lead Quantity Surveyor (QS) to take ownership of a team and drive project profitability. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of 3-4 commercial professionals, oversee cost control, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in construction or fire safety. The role offers a competitive salary and significant autonomy to impact decisions.