Quantity Surveyor / Managing Surveyor
Managing Surveyor National Projects (Head Office: Croydon, Surrey)
Salary: £75,000 – £100,000 + Performance Bonus + Car Allowance/Vehicle + Pension
Full-Time | Permanent | National Travel Required
Ready to lead high-impact projects and take your surveying career to the next level?
Join a fast-growing construction company with a reputation for quality, precision, and pace. Were seeking an experienced Managing Surveyor to take commercial ownership across a portfolio of diverse fitout, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the UK.
About the Company
Headquartered in Croydon, Surrey, our client delivers outstanding office fitouts, high-end residential refurbishments, and term maintenance contracts (MTC) for high-profile public sector clients including the Ministry of Defence, Border Force, and Home Office.
Projects typically range from GBP20k to GBP800k, and the team is known for its agile, hands-on approach and commitment to quality. With continued growth, the business is now looking for a commercially savvy Managing Surveyor to join its senior team and contribute to strategic success.
The Role
As Managing Surveyor, you ll lead the commercial delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. You ll work closely with site teams, clients, and the board bringing structure, insight, and leadership to every stage.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full commercial life cycle of fit-out, refurbishment & MTC projects
Prepare and submit monthly valuations and cost reports
Lead cost control, value engineering and risk management processes
Support pricing, tendering and bid work
Handle variations, subcontractor management and payment schedules
Mentor and guide junior surveyors
Report directly to the Managing Director and board
What We're Looking For
Were after someone hands-on, confident with JCT contracts, and commercially sharp. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of both the detail and the bigger picture.
Essential:
Proven experience in quantity surveying (ideally in fit-out, refurbishment, or MTC projects)
Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and valuation processes
Excellent leadership, reporting, and stakeholder skills
Full UK driving licence
Eligible to obtain SC/NPPV/DBS clearance
Desirable:
RICS qualified (or working toward)
Whats in It for You
Performance Bonus Scheme
Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
Company Pension
20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Ongoing CPD and professional development support
Be part of a growing business building its own future including a new HQ and warehouse complex to support further expansion
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If you're a driven, experienced surveyor ready to step into a senior role with real influence, wed love to hear from you. Click apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation