Managing Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Cambridgeshire to oversee commercial management functions across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, at least 5 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. You will manage a small team and report directly to directors, contributing to the region's growth. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £90k-£95k plus competitive benefits.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Healthcare

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Senior or Managing QS on new build projects.
• Experience working on 2-stage projects.
• Proven ability to manage a team and deliver on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial management functions on multiple projects.
• Produce CVRs and manage applications for payments and final accounts.
• Report to directors and help build the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Commercial management

Pre-construction experience

Education

Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1315
Location: Cambridgeshire
Start Date: Feb 2026 onwards (interviews to take place in January)
Salary: c£90k-£95k basic plus competitive package inc travel allowance, healthcare and leading pension scheme.

Company & Project: A successful Tier 1 Main Contractor with stable pipeline of secured projects across West/North Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire have a new and exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business and lead a team across the local area.

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 looking for a step up or proven Managing QS candidates. The role includes both managing a small team on occasion may involve more hands on surveying on a key project. Projects in the area are typically valued between c£30m-£70m in single value across the Education, Healthcare, Life Science and Defence sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for working across all commercial management functions on multiple projects, overseeing a small team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.


• Produce CVRs, manage team workload including applications for payment from sub-contractors, variations and preparation of final accounts.


• Report at a senior level to directors and help build the team and overall growth of the region.


• Experience working in pre-construction within PCSA stage and on 2-stage tenders is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Senior or Managing QS on new build projects c£30m+.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Experience working on 2-stage projects.


• 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.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Managing Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.