Managing Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor, located near Hedge End, Southampton, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing the commercial performance of projects, supporting a team of Quantity Surveyors, and ensuring financial performance meets profitability targets. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals or senior surveyors ready for leadership responsibilities, with a focus on interesting, varied projects and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Ongoing training and development

Career promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Proficient in JCT or NEC contracts.
• Willing to commute throughout the South of England.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance across all projects.
• Support and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Mentor junior members of the Surveying team.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Support

Contract Administration

Team Leadership

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

HNC

Job description

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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Hedge End, Southampton
Salary up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday, Private Medical, Flexible Benefits, Pension.
Blaymires Recruitment is representing a leading building contractor based near Hedge End, Southampton, who is searching for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the business.

Operating as a main contractor, the company delivers new build and refurbishment projects across the commercial, industrial, education, MOD, and residential sectors, with typical project values up to £5M.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a leadership role.

The role of Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• You will manage the commercial performance of all projects across the business.
• You will provide commercial support and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and will be involved in running projects when required.
• You will assist the Project Managers & Surveyors to allow management of projects and commercial risk, ensuring that financial performance meets or exceeds profitability targets.

Key responsibilities as Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• Report to the Managing Director and work alongside the pre-construction team.
• Oversee the project's procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Deal with final accounts / any dispute resolution that may arise.
• Mentor junior members of the Surveying team and be involved in their professional development.

Key Requirements for this Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• Hold a BSc Quantity Surveying or HNC.
• Have experience working as the commercial lead on construction projects.
• Have experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Be proficient in administering various forms of contracts, including JCT or NEC.
• Have the full right to work in the UK and be happy to commute throughout the South of England.

On Offer for the Managing Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary up to £85,000 + Car Allowance £5000.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Interesting and varied projects.
• Supportive and friendly contractor.
• Career promotion opportunities.

If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment