Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor (Construction)
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £95,000 + Package

The Role

-Manage and control the commercial aspects of projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.

-Provide accurate financial reporting on individual projects

-Collate, review and report financially on other projects within remit

-Place subcontracts in line with main contract and company policies

-Advise project surveyors on opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs

-Monitor subcontractors against programme and provide support on problem areas

-Ensure consistent and accurate forecasting

-Implement and oversee commercial systems and procedures

-Contribute to risk management and advise on effective mitigation strategies

-Promote effective communication and team collaboration

-Manage performance of direct reports, setting objectives and supporting development

-Input into site activities where appropriate

The Company

-Top 3 UK main contractor with a strong reputation in the residential and commercial sectors

-Annual turnover of £4.5b+

-Delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary construction projects across the UK

-Committed to quality, innovation, and compliance

-Strong pipeline of work into 2025 and beyond

The Ideal Candidate

-BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or related subject

-Significant commercial experience with a contracting organisation

-Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and monthly measurement cycles

-Understanding of suppliers’ businesses and local market knowledge

-Strong organisational, planning and time management skills

-Sound knowledge of the construction industry, standards and specifications

-Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

What You’ll Get

-A Salary up to £85,000

-Company car / Car allowance + Travel Paid

-Private healthcare

-25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

-Annual bonus scheme / project bonus scheme

Process

-Apply with your CV

-We’ll be in touch to discuss your experience and suitability

-If successful, your CV will be submitted for consideration

-1–2 stage interview process

-Offer and start with a leading contractor delivering high-profile projects