Management Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover Contract)

Express Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor to provide leadership across projects in North Yorkshire. This temporary position involves managing a team, overseeing tender processes, and ensuring effective cost management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and proven experience in the construction sector. This role offers a competitive pay rate of approximately £35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven track record ideally with team management experience.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Support team performance monitoring.
• Monitor tender progress across multiple sites.
• Prepare and issue formal tender enquiries.
• Draft, negotiate, and issue subcontract orders.
• Attend and contribute to monthly Commercial Meetings.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Proven track record as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor

Strong understanding of construction contracts

BPSS security clearance

Experience in tendering and subcontract procurement

Ability to manage multiple projects

IT literate (MS Office, Excel)

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status (MRICS)

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Overview

Express Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership and management across multiple projects within the FDIS Central North (England) region. This temporary role (6 months maternity cover) will play a key part in overseeing tendering, subcontract procurement, providing contractual and commercial advice, and ensuring effective cost and risk management during the delivery phase of projects.

Location

North Yorkshire

Salary

c£35 / per hour D.O.E

Role Details

Posted: 22 hours ago

Job Type: Temporary for approx. 6-9 months, potential to become permanent

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring accurate tender processes and timely submission of Firm Prices
• Support team performance monitoring during the maternity cover period
• Monitor tender progress across multiple sites
• Prepare and issue formal tender enquiries and run formal tenders on larger projects (£1M+)
• Review, analyse, and recommend subcontractor bids
• Draft, negotiate, and issue subcontract orders in line with company procedures
• Support Elementary Cost Management functions and assist Project Managers
• Attend and contribute to monthly Commercial Meetings
• Ensure compliance with FDIS contract requirements, notices, and procedures
• Assist Project Managers with commercial elements of project delivery
• Work closely with Project Managers, Clients, Subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure clarity and consistency in commercial processes
• Represent the company in commercial negotiations and progress meetings

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor, ideally with team management experience
• Strong understanding of construction contracts
• BPSS security clearance (or ability to meet requirements)
• Experience in tendering, subcontract procurement, and cost management, ideally in a public sector environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• IT literate (MS Office, Excel, contract management systems)
• Relevant Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Chartered status (MRICS) desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence (role involves regional travel)

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Location: North Yorkshire

Job Type: Temporary for approx. 6-9 months, potential to become permanent

Vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.