Managing Quantity Surveyor

Apple Inc.; Bury; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Tier 1 Main Contractor in Suffolk is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a key project valued at over £100m. You will oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors and manage all commercial functions, including CVRs, payments from sub-contractors, variations and final accounts.

Reporting to directors, you will help build the team and drive the regional growth. The role suits candidates with 5+ years as Senior or Managing QS on large schemes (£50m+).

Qualifications

• Min 5 years experience at Senior/Managing QS level leading new build projects £50m+
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience on 2-stage projects advantageous
• Sector experience: Commercial, Industrial or Defence
• Previous roles: Senior QS, Managing QS, Commercial Manager, Lead QS, Principal QS or Project Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Produce CVRs and manage team workload including applications for payment from sub-contractors, variations and preparation of final accounts
• Oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors and manage all commercial functions on a large project
• Report to directors and help build the team and regional growth

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Degree/MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1420
Location: Suffolk
Start Date: Dec 2026 onwards (negotiable depending on candidates notice period)
Salary: c£95k-£105k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, performance bonus and leading pension scheme.

Company & Project: A successful Tier 1 Main Contractor with stable pipeline of secured projects across Suffolk have a new and exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business and lead a a key project valued at over £100m. The company are looking for a candidate that has experience managing others and is looking to make a decisive step in their career. They will consider experienced Senior QS candidates who have led projects over £50m looking for a step up or proven Managing QS candidates. Previous experience leading projects over £50m in single value is essential for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for working across all commercial management functions on a large project overseeing a team of Quantity Surveyors. Key duties include: producing CVRs, managing team workload to include applications for payment from sub-contractors, variations and preparation of final accounts. You will be reporting at a senior level to directors and help build the team and overall growth of the region.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience at a Senior or Managing QS level leading new build projects c£50m+.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
• Sector experience to include atleast one of the following - Commercial, Industrial or Defence.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Managing QS OR Commercial Manager OR Lead Quantity Surveyor OR Principal Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification.