Managing Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management functions on a flagship Residential and Mixed-Use project. The role involves leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and managing various duties, including producing CVRs and financial accounts. Candidates must have minimum 10 years of experience, excellent knowledge of JCT Design & Build Contracts, and strong negotiation skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for Main Contractors.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT Design & Build Contracts.
• Very good negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial management functions on a flagship project.
• Oversee a small team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
• Produce CVRs, manage team workload, and prepare final accounts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1329

Location: East London

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£90k-£95k basic DOE plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension etc.

Company & Project: A privately owned main contractor operating in the Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use and Regeneration sectors, are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead flagship Residential and Mixed-Use, Design & Build, New Build project in excess of c£70m+.

The business will consider experienced Senior QS candidates looking for a step up or proven Managing QS candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading all commercial management functions on a flagship project, overseeing a small team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and 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.

Experience working on JCT Design & Build Contracts is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for Main Contractors.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT Design & Build Contracts.
• Very good negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
• Strong track interpersonal and communication.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable.

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.