Managing Quantity Surveyor

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Travel/Car allowance

Annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

M Group is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. You will lead the commercial management of complex infrastructure projects and mentor junior surveyors.

Working with the Commercial Manager, you will ensure profitable delivery, strong client relationships, and adherence to contractual obligations. This role requires a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in quantity surveying, capable of influencing stakeholders and delivering

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quantity Surveying with a track record of leading commercial functions on complex projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and deliver commercial objectives.
• Experience developing and mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in delivering commercial services across multiple projects.
• Lead commercial and financial management to ensure delivery within budget and standards.
• Oversee cost management, contract administration, procurement activities, and financial controls.
• Prepare and review financial reporting, cost reconciliations, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks including cost overruns, claims, and delays.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and APC candidates.
• Promote a culture of contractual and commercial awareness across teams.
• Support work-winning activities, resource planning, and pre-contract collaboration.
• Collaborate with Contract Services and Insurance teams on disputes and recovery opportunities.
• Participate in project reviews and executive meetings for transparency and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to group-wide initiatives and governance compliance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial leadership

Mentoring APC candidates

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

M Group is seeking an experienced ManagingQuantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. This is an excitingopportunity to lead the commercial management of complex infrastructureprojects while supporting the development of both project teams and juniorsurveyors

Working closely with theCommercial Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are deliveredprofitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual obligations. You'llprovide commercial leadership across a diverse portfolio of works while buildingstrong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in delivering commercial services effectively and consistently across multiple projects
• Lead the commercial and financial management of projects, ensuring delivery within budget and to required standards
• Oversee cost management, contract administration, procurement activities, and financial controls
• Prepare and review financial reporting, cost reconciliations, forecasts, and progress reports
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks, including cost overruns, claims, and project delays
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, including APC candidates
• Promote a strong culture of contractual and commercial awareness across project teams
• Support work-winning activities, resource planning, and collaboration with pre-contract teams
• Work with Contract Services teams to resolve disputes and support Insurance teams with recovery opportunities
• Participate in project reviews and executive meetings to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to group-wide initiatives, behavioural programmes, and compliance with legal, governance, and audit requirements

What You'll Bring

You are a commercially driven professional with significant experience in Quantity Surveying and a proven ability to lead commercial functions on complex projects. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can confidently influence stakeholders at all levels, and have a strong track record of delivering commercial objectives while developing high-performing teamsWith excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, you're passionate about driving best practice and achieving successful project outcomes

What's In It For You?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, including:

• Competitive salary package
• Private healthcare, including 24/7 online GP access
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• My Rewards portal with access to thousands of retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Reward and recognition schemes
• In Addition, This Role Offers:
• Company car and fuel card, with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan, allowing you to claim back everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical, and physiotherapy expenses
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Recommend-a-Friend scheme