188 managing quantity surveyor jobs found in London

A great opportunity for an established Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a Major contractor in the Education sector. The company have an enviable workload in the sector, with projects ranging from 20m - 100m in value. RequirementsWe are urgently seeking a Managing QS, with experience managing teams delivering new and refurbishment / extension projects in the South London and Kent regions. You will be responsible for advising on financial feasibility on projects at early stages Assessing returns from sub contractors and awarding work packages Monitoring and measuring actual expenditure against budgeted project expenditure through CVR reporting Checking, collating information from your team and producing accurate financial reports This is a great role for you if you have experience in working on two stage bids, prior recent relevant experience in the sector in a tier One contracting environment and the confidence and drive in dealing with the clients team, sub contractors and...

Job Title : Managing Quantity Surveyor Location : Chelmsford (Hybrid Working Available) Salary : 75,000 to 85,000 + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the UK water sector. Based in Chelmsford, the Managing Quantity Surveyor will report directly to the Commercial Manager whilst overseeing a number of key projects including upgrades to their clients assets across the South East. This is a key leadership role where you will manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors at varying stages of their careers. You will hold significant commercial responsibility for critical clean water projects throughout the South East, playing an instrumental role in safeguarding the financial health of projects and ensuring robust commercial processes are followed. Your key responsibilities will include: Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of...

Your new company You will be joining a leading UK infrastructure contractor, delivering work across a major long-term utilities framework in the South East. This multi-year programme focuses on maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure, offering strong stability and long-term continuity. The position is based in the West Sussex area, operating on a hybrid working model. Your new role As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial function across a portfolio of infrastructure projects within a regulated environment. You will take overall responsibility for cost management, commercial performance, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered in line with budget and contractual requirements. You will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of 5 Quantity Surveyors / Junior QSs, providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure high standards of delivery across the commercial team. This role is offered on an initial contract...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Brighton Long Term Temp-to-Perm Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) Your new company You will be joining a Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. The business has a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and utilities schemes within regulated environments and is currently on a significant long-term framework programme. With a focus on collaboration, innovation and employee development, the organisation offers a supportive environment where commercial professionals are empowered to take ownership, drive performance and contribute to long-term project success. Your new role As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure framework programme. You will take responsibility for overseeing the commercial function across multiple projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and effective risk management. You will lead...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Civil Infrastructure & Highways (Multi-Site Logistics Projects) Northampton Up to 90,000 plus company package We are recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a portfolio of large-scale logistics developments across Northampton and the surrounding region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading main contractor delivering complex civil infrastructure and highways packages across multiple live sites. The Role As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of several major logistics schemes, leading project commercial teams and ensuring successful delivery from procurement through to final account. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong strategic, contractual, and people management capability. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial function across multiple civil infrastructure and highways projects Manage and oversee project...

Managing M&E Quantity Surveyor London Data Centres Permanent This is a role for a senior commercial lead who wants proper influence across major data centre projects, not just a reporting title. You will be taking commercial responsibility across multiple technically demanding schemes, leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and working closely with senior commercial, project and operational leadership. The role needs someone who can keep a tight grip on cost, risk, procurement, contract position and project profitability while still being able to support and develop the people around them. The business operates in the data centre sector, delivering complex M&E, connectivity, technical infrastructure and associated specialist services. The work is fast-moving, high value and commercially detailed, so this would suit someone who is comfortable working in a demanding environment where accuracy, pace and judgement matter. The Role You will report into the Head...

A leading passive fire protection contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team on a freelance basis for 1 year based from their office in East London. The business delivers firestopping, compartmentation, fire door, and wider passive fire protection packages across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector projects. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee multiple projects. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of several passive fire protection projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing the commercial aspects of multiple passive fire protection projects. Preparing and submitting valuations and...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Tier 1 Main Contractor Hertfordshire Not every Managing Quantity Surveyor role offers genuine influence. Some give you the title. Few give you the platform. I'm currently working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across the public and private sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor to take a leading commercial role across a portfolio of projects throughout Hertfordshire. With multiple live schemes already on site, including several 30m+ Department for Education projects, this is an opportunity to join a business that has long-term frameworks, repeat clients, and a substantial forward order book. The Role This position offers far more than project-level surveying. You'll be responsible for leading commercial teams, supporting the development of junior surveyors, managing...

On behalf of a Leading infrastructure electrical company who work within Data Centre sector. Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Quantity Surveyor About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor and a Managing QS to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing all financial and contractual aspects of projects, working closely with Project Managers and Operations Directors. This role is responsible for the evaluation, negotiation, management, and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks across projects for the client. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide expert commercial advice, identify opportunities for cost savings, maximise commercial benefits across contracts, and ensure effective management of contract variations and claims. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to...

Fawkes & Reece South are working with a leading main contractor who are seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join one of their busy commercial teams. They are working on a 90m infrastructure scheme on behalf of a local authority. Scope of works on this project has included earthworks, infrastructure works, coastal defences, revetments & drainage etc. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining a busy commercial team whilst reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor on various commercial duties (but not limited to): Accurate monthly forecasting Change control management and producing compensation events Sending enquiries to subcontractors Cashflow forecasts Producing and processing formal subcontract documents Producing interim and final accounts Requirements including certificates and qualifications: A degree in a Quantity Surveying subject or equivalent Understanding of civil engineering or infrastructure projects would be an advantage Have the...

Fawkes & Reece South are working with a leading main contractor who are seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join one of their busy commercial teams. They are working on a 90m infrastructure scheme on behalf of a local authority. Scope of works on this project has included earthworks, infrastructure works, coastal defences, revetments & drainage etc. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining a busy commercial team whilst reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor on various commercial duties (but not limited to): Accurate monthly forecasting Change control management and producing compensation events Sending enquiries to subcontractors Cashflow forecasts Producing and processing formal subcontract documents Producing interim and final accounts Requirements including certificates and qualifications: A degree in a Quantity Surveying subject or equivalent Understanding of civil engineering or infrastructure projects would be an advantage Have the...

Overview of the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working across the entire Elite group, but we expect their core responsibility will be the Structural Steelwork division and their focus will be on incoming payment, but still be involved with cost management and reporting as well. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work within the commercial team to maximise financial recovery, manage reporting for the division/s they are responsible and maintain good relationships with customers and throughout the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the timely and maximised payment to the group Complete the Payment Application and Valuation process for the...

A long-established, independent construction consultancy in London is seeking a commercially driven Project QS to join its expanding cost management team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Project QS to work across some of the UK's most recognisable commercial, heritage, residential, hospitality, and cultural developments. The Project QS will be involved in complex, design-led schemes where technical quality and client service are held to exceptionally high standards. This Project QS role offers the chance to work closely with leading developers, architects, and institutional clients, placing the Project QS at the centre of high-profile project delivery. The Project QS will join a consultancy renowned for its independent thinking, collaborative culture, and long-standing reputation within the built environment. For a Project QS looking for greater project exposure and a more consultative role, this opportunity delivers genuine variety and progression. The...

New Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract type: Permanent Location: Central London Salary: DOE + package Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch) Vacancy reference: 83957 The company: A well established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts. The role: We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting with proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of design and build projects. Working with site based project teams, your responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor may include: Managing the commercial aspects of projects up to £20 million in value. Supporting the pre-construction team in preparing tender documents, contracts and procurement schedules to support driving PCSA activities....

We are currently representing a highly respected and rapidly growing fit-out contractor, known for delivering premium fast-track interior projects across the hospitality and leisure sectors. With an established reputation for quality, speed, and repeat business, our client works with some of the most recognised brands in the market, delivering high-specification hotels, restaurants, bars, and commercial spaces across London. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with ambitious growth plans and a strong presence in the London fit-out market. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple fast-paced fit-out projects from pre-construction through to final account. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project costs from inception to...

Our client, a prestigious contractor in the cross-sector industry, is currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in London. The role involves assisting and eventually leading commercial activities on projects, managing small projects or parts of larger projects with limited supervision. Key Responsibilities: Providing high-quality quantity surveying services to clients Establishing client requirements for cost planning and cost estimating Developing opinions on procurement strategies Preparing draft tender and contract documents, including ITT packs Carrying out tender appraisals and identifying recommendations Monitoring and recording project costs Valuing completed works and arranging payments as per the contract Preparing budget and progress reports Identifying commercial risks and assessing cost variations Maintaining detailed variation and risk register information Issuing notices in accordance with contract conditions Producing draft project and...

Are you interested in working for one of London's most renowned Specialist engineering contractor ? If so then this is the perfect opportunity or you. My client delivers major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions & they're looking for Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with Self delivery experience in a similar environment. Main Focus of the Role Project based, working in partnership with the Operational Leadership team, the role provides the full commercial and contract administration authority for either a single major or more complex project, or multiple projects running concurrently. We act as principal contractor for the majority of our projects and all of our activities are integrated under one profit centre and one project team. So you would have exposure to our full breadth of activities throughout a single project lifecycle You will be responsible for: Maximising profit through managing and...

I am currently supporting one of the fastest growing UK based main contractors with their search for a freelance site based Quantity Surveyor, to join their team for the final 6 months on one of their flagship London projects. The project itself consists of a £19m CAT A commercial cut and carve fit out, to three floors of office space along with roof upgrades, a new entrance and a refurbishment to the retail units on the ground floor. Duties will involve managing all of the downstream valuations, appraisals and overall getting a hold of the subcontractors, to support a site based commercial manager. There is a strong possibility due to the contractors growth for the contract to be extended or for the successful applicant to be offered a permanent role. A recognised degree or equivalent is a must, if you are interested please apply now, this role is for an immediate start.

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial and contractual aspects of construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing costs, ensuring budget adherence, and providing expert advice on commercial matters. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale projects within a dynamic and professional environment. Duties Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control strategies to ensure financial targets are met. Conduct detailed cost analysis and value engineering to optimise project expenditure. Monitor project progress and financial performance, providing regular reports to senior management. Negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to secure favourable terms. Oversee procurement processes, including tendering and contract awards. Manage variations, claims, and change...

Quantity Surveyor - Dispute Resolution Consultancy London 44,000 - 50,000 + Package Hybrid Working An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist dispute resolution consultancy based in Central London. This role would suit an ambitious and analytically minded Quantity Surveyor with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn. In return, you will be offered a unique opportunity to develop your career within the specialist world of construction claims and dispute resolution. The Role You will work on high-profile disputes and contentious commercial matters across the infrastructure and construction sectors. The role will involve analysing large volumes of project and commercial data, identifying key trends and presenting findings clearly to both clients and senior stakeholders. Working alongside experienced consultants and expert witnesses, you will gain exposure to complex, high-value...