Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Main Contractor (Commercial Build)

Location: Cambridge 

Salary: £90-£95k + Package 

I’m currently partnering with a top-10 Tier 1 main contractor, renowned for delivering complex, high-value commercial construction projects, who is now looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead one of their commercial teams.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for the commercial performance of a portfolio of projects and the line management of a team of 5–10 Quantity Surveyors. The role suits a commercially strategic professional who enjoys leading people as much as leading projects.

The role will include:

Overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of commercial build projects

Line management, mentoring, and development of a team of 5–10 QSs

Setting commercial strategy and ensuring robust cost control across projects

Oversight of procurement, subcontractor management, and final accounts

Supporting project teams with risk management and commercial reporting

Working closely with senior operational and commercial leadership

What my client is looking for:

Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS operating at portfolio level

Demonstrable experience managing teams of similar size

Strong background with a Tier 1 or large main contractor

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

DfE framework experience is advantageous, but not essential

What’s on offer:

Senior leadership role with a top-10 Tier 1 contractor

Responsibility, autonomy, and influence over major commercial decisions

Clear progression opportunities into Commercial Manager or Director-level roles

Long-term security through a strong and diverse project pipeline

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV, for further information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office