Managing Quantity Surveyor

Pure Jobs US; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee project profitability and team management. The role includes attending design meetings, managing tender processes, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential projects and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing residential projects.
• Strong understanding of cost implications and tender processes.
• Ability to lead a team of surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitability by managing costs and liaising with clients.
• Assist in recruitment and training of Quantity Surveyors.
• Participate in cost analysis and budget preparation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Managing QS - Hybrid - Up yto £85K plus package

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will work to maximise profitability having regard to client/subcontractor relations and the company's strategic objectives with regard to repeat business, the Partnering Ethic, and the risk / reward philosophy and will participate in the management of the team including assisting in recruitment, providing direction, leadership, together with training and development requirements of Quantity Surveyors reporting to the job holder.

Tradeline are working in partnership with an established and growing housing developer, that has an excellent pipeline of new developments into 2026. They are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor with residential project experience, to join their award winning commercial team. You will be invovled with niche, high end family housing developments.

The office base is close to Bicester with hybrid work on offer.

Duties:

* Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication.

* Liaise and chair meetings with Banks, Stakeholders, Clients

* Reporting to Head of Commercial, you will manage a small team of surveyors.

* Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings.

* Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise.

* Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes.

* Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and work closely with the subcontract buyer throughout the tender process.

* Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget.

* Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras.

* Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates.

* Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates.

* Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent.

* Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary.

* Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required.

* Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams

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