Managing Quantity Surveyor

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Job summary

A leading housebuilding company in the South Midlands is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee major residential projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing budgets, procurement, and team development. The position offers a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus an attractive benefits package, promoting professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Competitive medical cover

Pension contributions

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Ideally possesses a Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent.
• Preferably a member of the RICS or IOB or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong Residential Construction experience, specifically on mixed use housing developments and knowledge of major infrastructure and earthworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to lead in a dynamic site-based environment.
• Solid understanding of subcontractor processes, including payment, ordering, valuations, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a high-value housing-development of over 200 dwellings.
• Prepare and review monthly Cost Value Reports, Margin Analyses, and commercial forecasts.
• Manage procurement activities, including preparing tender documents and selecting subcontractors.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments on cost implications during design and development stages.
• Oversee budgets and cost plans, including construction cost analysis and monthly cost reporting.
• Monitor and facilitate the recovery of retention, outstanding balances and final accounts from clients.

Skills

Residential Construction experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of subcontractor processes

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Membership of RICS or IOB

Tools

4p (Viewpoint)

COINs

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Role: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: South Midlands

Company: One of the UK's biggest Housebuilders

Salary & Package: £70,000 - £80,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)

Managing Quantity Surveyor Opportunity
My client is a well-established and fast-growing Housebuilder, known for delivering high-quality homes, working on major developments across the UK. Due to a significant increase in key projects, the company is now looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their South Midlands based Commercial Team to manage large residential developments. You will be responsible for the Commercial function and success on site, driving profitability and supporting team development.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for:

• To oversee and manage a high-value housing-development of over 200 dwellings.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly Cost Value Reports, Margin Analyses, and commercial forecasts in conjunction with senior management.
• Managing procurement activities, including preparing tender documents, selecting subcontractors, and finalising contracts.
• Collaborating closely with internal departments to advise on cost implications during the design and development stages.
• Overseeing budgets and cost plans, including start-on-site budgets, construction cost analysis, and monthly cost reporting.
• Monitoring and facilitating the recovery of retention, outstanding balances and final accounts from clients and subcontractors.
• Deputising for the Associate Commercial Director and supporting strategic reporting across the region.

Managing Quantity Surveyor Requirements:

• Ideally possesses a Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent.
• Preferably a member of the RICS or IOB or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong Residential Construction experience, specifically on mixed use housing developments and knowledge of major infrastructure and earthworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to lead in a dynamic site-based environment.
• Solid understanding of subcontractor processes, including payment, ordering, valuations, and final accounts.

Other desirable skills include:

• Experience and understand of 4p (Viewpoint) and COINs

What is on Offer?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading Housebuilder, contributing to high-quality residential projects who invest heavily in their staff. You will benefit from a salary of £70,000-£80,000 DOE, with further career progression opportunities. Other benefits include company car or cash allowance, generous bonus scheme, competitive medical cover, pension contributions, generous annual leave entitlement and more.

To Apply
If you would like more information on the Managing Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.