Managing Quantity Surveyor

MMP Consultancy; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella rate £550/day

12-month contract

Hybrid on-site work

Job summary

MMP Consultancy is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile housing investment programme in Essex. Based in Harlow, the role combines strategic commercial leadership with hands-on project delivery across multiple capital works, refurbishment, and maintenance contracts.

You will lead a project team, manage contract administration, and present financial updates to senior stakeholders. Chartered status with RICS and a strong track record in Employers Agent and JCT contracts

Qualifications

• Chartered status with RICS (or equivalent).
• A Quantity Surveying degree or related discipline.
• Extensive experience as Employers Agent, Contract Administrator, and Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
• Experience leading commercial teams and managing staff.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced financial reporting and budget management.
• Ability to interpret and present large volumes of financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across a portfolio of housing and construction projects.
• Manage project commercial teams and engage senior stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters and dispute avoidance.
• Monitor project costs, risks, opportunities, and programme performance.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure complete financial management and budget control.
• Present updates to senior stakeholders and chair project meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Budget management

Contract management

Education

RICS Chartered

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Harlow, Essex £550 Per Day (Umbrella) 12-Month Contract Hybrid Working (4 Days On Site)

MMP Consultancy is currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing Housing Operations team within a forward-thinking local authority in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Quantity Surveying professional to play a leading role in the delivery of a significant housing investment and construction programme. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of capital works, refurbishment, compliance, and maintenance projects, ensuring strong financial control and contractual management throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level, providing robust commercial advice whilst managing project teams and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Procurement

• Prepare early-stage cost estimates and comprehensive project cost plans.
• Monitor design development and update cost forecasts throughout project stages.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement strategy development and contract selection.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage end-to-end tender processes.
• Lead tender evaluations, interviews, and recommendations for contract award.
• Provide commercial input into funding approvals and governance processes.

Contract Administration & Project Delivery

• Lead commercial activities across a portfolio of housing and construction projects.
• Manage and support project commercial teams throughout delivery.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters and dispute avoidance.
• Monitor project costs, risks, opportunities, and programme performance.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure accurate financial management and budget control.
• Present financial updates and commercial reports to senior stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings and manage stakeholder engagement throughout delivery.

Project Close-Out

• Manage practical completion and handover processes.
• Lead final account negotiations and settlements.
• Oversee defects management through the defects liability period.
• Ensure complete project documentation, certifications, warranties, O&M manuals, and Golden Thread information are obtained and maintained.

About You

The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering commercial management services within housing, property, local authority, consultancy, or construction environments. You will possess:

• Chartered status with RICS (or equivalent professional body).
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience acting as Employers Agent, Contract Administrator, and Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong experience preparing and managing construction contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial teams and managing staff.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced financial reporting and budget management experience.
• The ability to interpret and present large volumes of financial and commercial data clearly and effectively.

What's on Offer?

• £550 per day (Umbrella)
• 12-month contract opportunity
• High-profile housing and construction programme
• Opportunity to lead major capital investment projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Immediate start available