Managing Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 contractor on a flagship Suffolk project valued at over £100m. The role oversees a team of Quantity Surveyors and reports to directors, driving commercial performance and project controls.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years at Senior/Managing QS level, proven leadership, and experience on £50m+ schemes, preferably on 2-stage projects. A degree in QS or CM is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience at a Senior or Managing QS level leading new build projects £50m+.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
• Sector experience: Commercial, Industrial or Defence.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing QS or Commercial Manager or Lead Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors on a large project and manage all commercial functions.
• Produce CVRs, manage workload, handle payments from sub-contractors, variations and final accounts.
• Report to directors and contribute to team growth and regional development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1420

Location: Suffolk

Start Date: Dec 2026 onwards (negotiable depending on candidates notice period)

Salary: c£95k-£105k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, performance bonus and leading pension scheme.

Company & Project: A successful Tier 1 Main Contractor with stable pipeline of secured projects across Suffolk have a new and exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business and lead a key project valued at over £100m.

The company are looking for a candidate that has experience managing others and is looking to make a decisive step in their career.

They will consider experienced Senior QS candidates who have led projects over £50m looking for a step up or proven Managing QS candidates.

Previous experience leading projects over £50m in single value is essential for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for working across all commercial management functions on a large project overseeing a team of 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 and help build the team and overall growth of the region.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience at a Senior or Managing QS level leading new build projects c£50m+.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
• Sector experience to include atleast one of the following - Commercial, Industrial or Defence.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Managing QS OR Commercial Manager OR Lead Quantity Surveyor OR Principal Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification.