Managing Quantity Surveyor

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead for a landmark high-rise project in the city centre. You will lead a dedicated commercial team and manage procurement, forecasting, and financial control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-rise developments and strong contractual knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with long-term career stability and progression within a top-tier contractor.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Long-term involvement on signature projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Managing QS, Senior QS stepping up, or Commercial Lead on high-rise or large-scale mixed-use schemes.
• Experience delivering complex builds within tight, built-up city-centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on a high-rise, city-centre project from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage, develop and mentor commercial team members.
• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, cost planning, reporting and risk management.
• Drive value engineering opportunities and maintain tight financial control.

Skills

Strong contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT)

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Team leadership

Commercially astute decision-making

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead

High‑Rise, £Multi‑Million City Centre Development

Location: City Centre

Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Package

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

I am recruiting on behalf of a major Main Contractor delivering a flagship, high‑value £multi‑million high‑rise development in the heart of the city centre. This is a landmark scheme with significant complexity, challenging logistics, and the opportunity to showcase your expertise on a project that will define the skyline for decades to come.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, leading a dedicated commercial team and ensuring robust commercial control throughout the build. This is a long‑term project with substantial pipeline beyond—ideal for someone seeking stability, influence, and progression within a top‑tier contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on a high‑rise, city‑centre project from pre‑construction through to final account.
• Manage, develop and mentor commercial team members.
• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, cost planning, reporting and risk management.
• Drive value engineering opportunities and maintain tight financial control.
• Liaise closely with the project leadership team, client, designers and external stakeholders.
• Navigate the logistical and operational challenges unique to complex city‑centre high‑rise construction.

About You

We are seeking a commercially strong leader with the confidence and capability to run a major project of this scale.

Essential Experience Includes

• Proven track record as a Managing QS, Senior QS stepping up, or Commercial Lead on high‑rise or large‑scale mixed‑use schemes.
• Experience delivering complex builds within tight, built‑up city‑centre environments.
• Strong contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, build relationships, and make commercially astute decisions.

What's On Offer

• Long‑term involvement on a signature project.
• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a contractor known for quality delivery and employee development.
• A senior role with strategic influence and career progression