Managing Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Greater London; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Additional long service leave

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in London/UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function across education, healthcare, MoD and MoJ sectors. You will oversee a portfolio of schemes and lead a team of surveyors delivering strong financial control and reporting.

You will be able to set up your own working week with some travel to site and offices across the UK, including London. The role offers senior leadership, policy compliance and opportunity to influence major projects.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple projects valued £20m+.
• Strong leadership with a surveying team.
• In-depth knowledge of contracts and commercial processes.
• RICS chartership is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function of a portfolio of schemes
• Provide leadership and support to the commercial team
• Work closely with senior stakeholders
• Oversee project budgets and cost control
• Provide commercial reporting to senior management and directors
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation and industry standards

Skills

Leadership

Commercial management

Team management

Contract knowledge

Multi-project oversight

Education

RICS chartership (ideal)

Job description

Reference: LM7652_1794325624
Posted: November 10, 2026

About the role of Managing Quantity Surveyor

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining the commercial team of a Main Contractor and leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. You will be overseeing multiple projects across the education, healthcare, MoD and MoJ sectors. They have multiple offices across the UK including London.

You will be able to set up your own working week with some travel to site/office.

Key Responsibilities for Managing Quantity Surveyor

Include but not limited to:

• Lead the commercial function of a portfolio of schemes
• Provide leadership and support to the commercial team
• Work closely with senior stakeholders
• Oversee project budgets and cost control
• Provide commercial reporting to senior management and directors
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation and industry standards

Key Requirements of Managing Quantity Surveyor

• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously valued £20m+
• Strong leadership experience including a team of surveyors reporting into you
• In-depth knowledge of contracts and commercial processes
• RICS chartership is ideal but not essential

What we offer for Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary of up to £120,000
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Additional long service leave