Managing Quantity Surveyor

Bigblue Search Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a £25m new build industrial warehouse project in Reading. The role involves managing costs, contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must have proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Offering a salary of £82,500 – £92,500 plus a £9,250 car allowance and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

£9,250 car allowance

Bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Surveyor on new build projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience with industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial schemes.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for a £25m new build industrial warehouse project.
• Manage costs, procurement, and subcontractor packages throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, valuations, and variations.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Reporting

JCT contracts knowledge

NEC contracts knowledge

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor – Reading– £82.5k to £92.5k + £9k+ Car Allowance + Bonus

Location : Reading

Salary : £82,500 – £92,500 + £9,250 car allowance + bonus

Company : One of the UK’s fastest growing Main Contractors (secured £500m for 2026 and £400m for 2027)

Project Value : £25m

Reports to : Commercial Director

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s fastest growing main contractors, who have already secured over £500m worth of work for 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to take commercial lead on a £25m new build industrial warehouse scheme in Reading, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. Once you have delivered the project sucessfully, or shown my client what you can do, you will be given the promotion / ste up to Managing Quantity Surveyor.

You will take the project from pre-construction all the way through to handover, working closely alongside a Project Manager and playing a key part in ensuring the project is delivered successfully.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take full commercial responsibility for a £25m new build industrial warehouse project
• Manage costs, procurement, and subcontractor packages throughout the lifecycle
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, valuations, and variations
• Lead monthly CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Ensure robust contract and cost control at every stage

Liaise closely with the Project Manager, clients, consultants, and delivery teams

Report directly to the Commercial Director

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Surveyor on new build projects
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Experience with industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial schemes
• Excellent cost management, negotiation, and reporting skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative project team
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

What’s on Offer

£82,500 – £92,500 salary (depending on experience)

£9,250 car allowance + bonus

Opportunity to lead a high-value, flagship project from pre-construction to completion

Career progression within one of the UK’s fastest growing main contractors

Long-term secured pipeline with £500m already locked in for 2026 and £400m for 2027