Managing Quantity Surveyor

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction contractor in Birmingham seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead for a £multi-million high-rise development. This role involves leading a commercial team, managing procurement and contractual compliance, and ensuring financial control throughout the project. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership experience in large-scale urban projects and excellent stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered for this strategic senior role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term project involvement

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Managing QS or Commercial Lead on high-rise projects.
• Experience in delivering complex builds in city-centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on a high-rise project from pre-construction to final account.
• Manage and mentor the commercial team.
• Oversee procurement and contractual compliance.
• Ensure accurate cost forecasting and risk management.
• Drive value engineering and maintain financial control.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT)

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead

High-Rise, £Multi-Million City Centre Development

Location: City Centre

Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Package

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

I am recruiting on behalf of a major Main Contractor delivering a flagship, high-value £multi-million high-rise development in the heart of the city centre. This is a landmark scheme with significant complexity, challenging logistics, and the opportunity to showcase your expertise on a project that will define the skyline for decades to come.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, leading a dedicated commercial team and ensuring robust commercial control throughout the build.

This is a long-term project with substantial pipeline beyond—ideal for someone seeking stability, influence, and progression within a top-tier contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on a high-rise, city-centre project from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage, develop and mentor commercial team members.
• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, cost planning, reporting and risk management.
• Drive value engineering opportunities and maintain tight financial control.
• Liaise closely with the project leadership team, client, designers and external stakeholders.
• Navigate the logistical and operational challenges unique to complex city-centre high-rise construction.

About You

We are seeking a commercially strong leader with the confidence and capability to run a major project of this scale.

Essential experience includes

• Proven track record as a Managing QS, Senior QS stepping up, or Commercial Lead on high-rise or large-scale mixed-use schemes.
• Experience delivering complex builds within tight, built-up city-centre environments.
• Strong contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, build relationships, and make commercially astute decisions.

What’s On Offer

• Long-term involvement on a signature project.
• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a contractor known for quality delivery and employee development.
• A senior role with strategic influence and career progression.