Managing Quantity Surveyor
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location – Liverpool
Salary/Package – £73,000
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation operating within the construction, development and property services sector across the North West. With a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities, they are continuing to invest in both their people and long-term growth strategy.
Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their senior leadership team in Liverpool.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to lead the delivery of a diverse construction and development portfolio valued at approximately £40m annually.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will manage a team of commercial professionals while taking overall responsibility for commercial governance, financial performance and contractual management across multiple projects throughout the North West.
You will play a key role in driving business performance, protecting commercial interests and supporting the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing commercial team
Managing the monthly CVR process, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting
Overseeing cost control, cashflow management and commercial performance across multiple schemes
Administering and managing contracts including JCT and NEC forms
Protecting and enhancing the company's commercial position through effective risk management
Managing final accounts and supporting proactive dispute avoidance
Supporting business planning, resource allocation and financial target delivery
Providing strategic commercial input to operational and pre-construction teams
Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
Driving continuous improvement across commercial procedures and financial controls
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and company governance standards
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Managing Quantity Surveyor will have:
Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (NVQ Level 6+)
Significant experience in a senior commercial leadership position
Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
Proven experience managing commercial delivery across complex construction or development portfolios
Previous experience leading and developing commercial teams
Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing CVRs, forecasting and cashflow
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Experience within social housing, planned works or development environments desirable
A strategic and collaborative leadership style
Full UK Driving Licence
Health & Safety qualification or working towards desirable
What's on Offer
Salary of £73,000
Senior leadership opportunity within a growing organisation
Long-term career progression and professional development
Exposure to large-scale construction and development projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to influence business strategy and commercial performance across the region
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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