Managing Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Further growth opportunities

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece in Oxford is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead multiple projects for a well-regarded regional main contractor. You will report to the Commercial Manager and drive commercial decisions across education, commercial, student accommodation, and heritage sectors.

The role emphasizes bidding, CVR oversight, and developing a capable commercial team while maintaining strong client relationships. A commutable distance to Oxford and full right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of overseeing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Must live within commutable distance to Oxford.
• Must have the full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects concurrently and report to the Commercial Manager.
• Involved in bidding and work-winning activities.
• Oversee CVRs and upstream reporting.
• Engage with and manage contractual disputes as needed.
• Develop and manage the commercial team and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Multi-project oversight

JCT/NEC contracts

Team leadership

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a well regarded regional main contractor in Oxford. The business operates out of several regional offices across the South of England, undertaking projects across education, commercial, student accommodation and heritage valuing typically up to £25mil. The business has reported excellent profits year on year and are in a strong financial position.

They're now looking to expand the team with an additional Managing Quantity Surveyor.

About the role of Managing Quantity Surveyor:

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects concurrently and will be responsible for the team members working on those schemes. You will be reporting into the Commercial Manager.

Key Responsibilities as Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• Heavy involvement in bidding / work-winning
• Overseeing CVRs and reporting upstream
• Involvement with any contractual disputes
• Management and developing of commercial team including appraisals
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Key requirements for this Managing Quantity Surveyor role:

• Proven track record of overseeing multiple projects concurrently
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Must live within commutable distance to Oxford
• Must have the full right to work in the UK

What's on offer for this Managing Quantity Surveyor role:

• Highly competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Further growth opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who's looking to take the next step in their career or an established Managing Quantity Surveyor who's looking for a new challenge.