Managing Surveyor

Thomas Gray; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established main contractor is seeking a Managing Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across London and the South East, overseeing project performance and supporting the wider surveying team.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage and develop Quantity Surveyors, review budgets and cash flow, oversee subcontract procurement, monitor risk and variations, and lead final accounts negotiations.

Qualifications

• Main contracting experience is a prerequisite.
• Breadth of sector exposure across commercial, education, leisure and residential is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Review budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and account management.
• Monitor commercial risk, variations and contractual notices.
• Lead commercial reviews and final account negotiations.

Job description

Our client, an established Main Contractor, is looking to onboard a Managing Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a varied portfolio of construction projects across London and the South East. They offer a real breadth of work across a number of sectors and an excellent track record of delivery.

Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the operational teams, this role will oversee project performance and support the wider surveying team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Review budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and account management.
• Monitor commercial risk, variations and contractual notices.
• Lead commercial reviews and final account negotiations.

Main contracting experience is a prerequisite and a breadth of sector exposure will be well received spanning the likes of commercial, education, leisure and residential.