Managing Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Enhanced family leave

2 volunteering days per year

Flexible working

Perks at Work access

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the Buildings team in London and the South East. You will lead a commercial team, provide direction and mentoring, and work with operations and leadership to maximise value and protect margin.

The role requires a proven track record delivering complex construction projects within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment, with strong leadership and knowledge of contract forms.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying and commercial management on major projects.
• Proven leadership of commercial teams.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial processes.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management.
• RICS membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or a portfolio of schemes, ensuring financial success
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, valuations, variations, and final account negotiations
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the commercial team, supporting development and performance
• Drive procurement strategy and subcontractor management to achieve best value and risk mitigation
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy and project outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

People development

Financial acumen

RICS membership

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Buildings - Education Framework

Location: London and the south east

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established Building team, supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the south east.

You will lead a commercial team, providing direction, mentoring, and oversight while working closely with operational and leadership teams to maximise value and protect margin. This role offers significant autonomy and influence across project and business unit performance.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be an established commercial leader with strong experience delivering complex construction projects within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment.

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or a portfolio of schemes, ensuring financial success
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, valuations, variations, and final account negotiations
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the commercial team, supporting development and performance
• Drive procurement strategy and subcontractor management to achieve best value and risk mitigation
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy and project outcomes

You will be an established commercial leader with strong experience delivering complex construction projects within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment.

What You will bring:

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying and commercial management on major projects
• Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing commercial teams
• In-depth knowledge of standard forms of contract and construction commercial processes
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of protecting margin
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is highly desirable.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers