Managing Quantity Surveyor

MBS Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

MBS Recruitment Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a civil engineering contractor in Leicestershire. You will lead a team of seven Quantity Surveyors and oversee a business unit turning about £40m annually, providing commercial direction and strategy.

You will mentor staff, ensure robust financial control across projects, and drive growth while building strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven background in civil engineering.
• Experience leading commercial teams.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, operational teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team of seven Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee a business unit with an annual turnover of approximately £40m.
• Provide commercial direction and strategy in partnership with senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Ensure robust financial control across multiple projects.
• Drive continued growth of the business.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Team leadership

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering – Leicestershire – c£86 + Package

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead an established commercial team of seven Quantity Surveyors and oversee a business unit with an annual turnover of approximately £40m. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide commercial direction, mentor and develop your team, ensure robust financial control across multiple projects, and play a key role in driving the continued growth of the business.

This contractor is family‑run, award‑winning, and committed to people, integrity, quality and safety. The culture values staff development and community impact through strong social value commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team of seven Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee a business unit with an annual turnover of approximately £40m.
• Provide commercial direction and strategy in partnership with senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Ensure robust financial control across multiple projects.
• Drive continued growth of the business.
• Build strong relationships with clients, operational teams and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven background in civil engineering.
• Experience managing commercial teams.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, operational teams and senior stakeholders.

Contact

Please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions as soon as possible for further information regarding this opportunity.