308 lead quantity surveyor jobs found

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Lead Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire (Mix of Office & Site Based with occasional flexibility for home working) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85,000- 100,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus. Company & Project: A profitable and stable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and bordering counties are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Lead Quantity Surveyor. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Leisure. The Lead Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects valued at c 30m- 60m, joining at the pre-construction stage. Duties & Responsibilities: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable...

Lead Quantity Surveyor Luton, LU1 Specialist Contractor 2m Heritage/Restoration Project Permanent Location: Luton & London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Working Pattern: 3 days Luton / 2 days London sites The Opportunity: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a self-sufficient Lead Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor focused on the restoration and preservation of architectural heritage. Our client combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction management techniques, delivering high-quality restoration and specialist works across significant buildings and heritage projects. The successful QS will take commercial ownership of a circa 2m refurbishment and upgrade project at a well known hotel, offering special golf and spa facilities. This is a key role where you will be expected to operate autonomously, manage the commercial function and work closely with the wider project team. The Role: You...

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the pre-construction commercial function across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial governance, and ensuring the integrity of budgeting, cost planning, and CVR reporting across the division. You will play a critical role in shaping early-stage project success, influencing procurement strategy, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the pre-construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Governance Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all projects Own and oversee divisional budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasting Establish and maintain robust commercial processes, controls, and reporting standards CVR & Financial...

Head of Quantity Surveyor Aberdeen Our client, a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor headquartered in Aberdeen, is seeking an accomplished Lead Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen and strategic vision. This role will take ownership of the financial and contractual aspects of major construction projects, ensuring delivery that meets time, cost, and quality objectives. Your Responsibilities Drive commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Oversee contract administration and proactively resolve contractual challenges. Manage financial reporting, validate payments, and maintain robust budgetary control. Support tender reviews and negotiations to secure best-value outcomes. Contribute to risk management strategies and maintain accurate risk registers. Lead the resolution of complex disputes, ensuring fair and timely outcomes. Champion continuous improvement in quantity surveying processes. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a...

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor Location: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, with allocated D&W sites Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week. Potential for flexible working. Closing date: 7th September 2026 About us: Danaher & Walsh is a long-established, award-winning civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands. The company has multiple ISO accreditations and offers a great opportunity for an ambitious candidate to further their career. About the role: The Managing Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors at all levels. You'll oversee commercial delivery of an assigned portfolio of projects from award through to completion, maximising commercial performance and providing commercial and contractual guidance as required. You'll also collate and present monthly commercial reports to the Commercial Manager, helping ensure the company's objectives,...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Westminster, W9 2AR £30,000 - £37,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, one hour lunch We are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in our office at Westminster. About the Role As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the day-to-day financial control, reporting and commercial performance management of a Planned Works contract mainly, with the overall contract being a Repairs and Voids Contract. Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts. About You We're looking for candidates with previous experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within the Social Housing sector. You'll have a solid understanding of Repairs...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Essex Very Competitive Salary + Bonus, Car/Car Allowance & Pension We are working in partnership with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS with a strong background in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects and experience working with NEC4 contracts. You will play a key role in overseeing cost control, contract administration, and the commercial performance of complex infrastructure projects. Role Overview: The Lead Quantity Surveyor will manage all commercial aspects of large EPC substation projects, ensuring effective contract execution and cost management from tender stage through to project completion. Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial and contractual management across the full project lifecycle, including both pre- and post-contract phases Provide strategic...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishments Wakefield 30-40k plus benefits We are working with a leading Social Housing contracter to find a successful and proactive Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join their team in Yorkshire. This role is working on refurbishments within Social Housing, including internals, externals and decarbonisation schemes. Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts. We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation. You'll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR's and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of cyclical and planned maintenance within the Social Housing sector would be beneficial. We are also looking for a good level of competency in IT systems and...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishments Based in Kings Norton Full time, permanent 35,000 - 40,000 plus benefits We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to find a successful and proactive Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join their team in Kings Norton. This role is working on refurbishments within Social Housing, including internals, externals and decarbonisation schemes. Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts. We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation. You'll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR's and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of cyclical and planned maintenance within the Social Housing sector would be beneficial. We are also...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishments Based in Sutton Coldfield Full time, permanent 35,000 - 40,000 plus benefits We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to find a successful and proactive Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join their team in Sutton Coldfield. This role is working on refurbishments within Social Housing, including internals, externals and decarbonisation schemes. Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts. We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation. You'll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR's and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of cyclical and planned maintenance within the Social Housing sector would be beneficial. We are...

An ambitious, multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy in Surrey are looking for a technically capable Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role The lead Quantity Surveyor is looking to add a new Senior Quantity Surveyor who has a successful track record of independently running projects and is comfortable handling any day to day technical queries. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will primarily be working on high-end, luxury residential projects, although it's worth noting that the Quantity Surveying team are picking up more commercial sector work. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Preferably MRICS Residential and/or commercial project experience is preferred PQS / Consultancy background Capable of running projects independently Strong pre and post contract experience Client facing / strong communication skills In Return? 65,000 - 75,000 Flexible working Professional membership fees Pension Generous bonus scheme Full support...

Lead Quantity Surveyor required for a leading infrastructure contractor based in Dartford with hybrid working available. Join a growing pre-construction team delivering major social infrastructure projects across the South of England, offering excellent career progression, leadership responsibility and a competitive salary plus package. Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial function across a diverse portfolio of pre-construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor or Lead QS looking to take ownership of budgets, cost planning, commercial governance and a growing team within a rapidly expanding business. Job Description Leading the pre-construction commercial function across multiple infrastructure and social housing projects, ensuring commercial governance, consistency and financial control throughout the Dartford-based division. Managing Cost Value...

Cheltenham Up to 65,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working I'm currently working with a leading infrastructure consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a senior role or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking greater project variety. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects within Highways, Rail, Water, Utilities and Major Infrastructure . Unlike many positions that focus on a single framework or client, this role offers exposure to major national infrastructure programmes alongside regional transport and local authority projects. With a strong pipeline of work across the South West and wider UK, it's an exciting time to join the business. The Role You'll lead the delivery of pre and post-contract commercial services across multiple infrastructure projects, managing client relationships and supporting junior...

Bristol Up to 65,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working A leading infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the continued growth of its Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering major infrastructure projects across Highways, Rail, Water and Utilities , offering genuine variety and long-term career progression within a collaborative consultancy environment. The Role Working as part of an experienced commercial team, you'll lead the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects from inception through to completion while developing strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: Cost planning and cost management NEC3 & NEC4 contract administration Managing compensation events Commercial reporting and forecasting Procurement support Valuation and payment assessments Client relationship management Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Bracknell Salary: 55,000 - 75,000 The Opportunity Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on projects that genuinely make a difference? We are seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join a regional delivery team working across a range of decarbonisation and energy transition projects. Reporting to a Regional Commercial Manager and supported by a wider commercial team, you'll play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of projects while contributing to a more sustainable future. This role offers a flexible and collaborative working environment, combining office-based, site-based and remote working. Key Responsibilities Manage and control the commercial, financial and contractual elements of projects. Produce accurate commercial reports, forecasts and cost/value reconciliations. Prepare timely and accurate client valuations. Lead subcontract procurement activities, including the preparation of subcontract agreements....

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Construction & Development Location - North West (Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington & North Wales) Salary/Package - 70,000 to 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a leading construction and property services contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment, regeneration, and development projects across the North West and North Wales. With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and customer service, they work in partnership with both public and private sector clients to successfully deliver projects that create long-term value for local communities. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are now seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead their commercial team and support the successful delivery of high-value construction and development projects. The Role As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Leading...

Title: Quantity Surveyor - Civils - Glasgow We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 Civils contractor in the East side Glasgow, this is a full-time role that offers hybrid working between home and office. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for all commercial matters within the account, working in close collaboration with Project Managers, Finance, and Delivery teams. You'll partner with their finance colleagues to ensure robust cost control across projects and support Project Managers in monitoring budgets and forecasting. They are looking for someone who has experience running their own projects and understands commercial, contractual, legal, budgets, subcontract management, client facing etc. - Ideally with electrical background (not deal breaker) - Ideally commercially trained although other relatable degrees considered (engineering) - Must have project lead experience - Must have experience...

Our client is a well-established and respected main contractor, delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across the social housing sector. With a strong reputation for excellence, safety, and client satisfaction, they continue to expand and are now seeking to appoint a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The Opportunity This is a key leadership role within the commercial team, responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual management of multiple projects of varying scale and complexity. Working closely with both operational and commercial leads, the successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while protecting both client and company interests. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and consistently achieved Prepare accurate and timely valuations in line with...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Fire Remediation & Façades Location: Potters Bar (with travel across London) Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Private Healthcare + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Our client is a leading property services contractor specialising in fire remediation, façade refurbishment and major external works across the social housing sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to commercially lead fire remediation and façade projects across long-term frameworks in Lewisham and Redbridge . This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with at least 3 years' experience delivering façade and fire remediation projects who is looking to take ownership of schemes and play a key role in a growing business. Working closely with the operational team, you will be given the autonomy to manage your projects from...

Role Overview We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. This role is ideally suited to an experienced MEP commercial professional who is looking to take the next step in their career toward becoming a Commercial MEP Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of major mechanical and electrical packages from pre-construction through to final account, while developing the leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial management skills required for progression into a senior commercial management position at KES Group. The role offers a clear pathway into a Group Commercial MEP Manager position, with opportunities to lead teams, influence business strategy, and oversee the commercial performance of multiple projects. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management Lead the commercial management of MEP packages on large-scale construction projects. Prepare, manage, and report...