165 managing quantity surveyor jobs found in London

About the role of Managing Quantity Surveyor As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining the commercial team of a Main Contractor and leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. You will be overseeing multiple projects across the education, healthcare, MoD and MoJ sectors. They have multiple offices across the UK including London. You will be able to set up your own working week with some travel to site/office. Key Responsibilities for Managing Quantity Surveyor Include but not limited to: Lead the commercial function of a portfolio of schemes Ensure financial success Provide leadership and support to the commercial team Drive procurement strategy Work closely with senior stakeholders Oversee project budgets and cost control Provide commercial reporting to senior management and directors Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation and industry standards Key Requirements of Managing Quantity Surveyor Experience...

About Us Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. About the Role VolkerStevin is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) who is looking to further develop their career, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Commercial Manager. Role Overview: Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for the successful delivery of a number of projects. You will lead all commercial and contractual aspects of your assigned projects, while providing direction, oversight, and leadership to the wider commercial team to ensure projects are delivered successfully and...

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in rail infrastructure, looking to take the next step towards a Commercial Manager position? Do you have proven experience leading commercial teams, managing multiple live projects and delivering accurate commercial reporting within a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Would you be interested in joining a major, long-term Network Rail programme, with a strong pipeline of work through to 2034 and a clear opportunity to progress into a Commercial Manager role? Location: Blackfriars + hybrid working (3 days per week in the office) Salary: £79,000 to £96,668 per annum DOE + £7,560 car allowance Benefits: Company Car scheme / £7,560 annual car allowance 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday) Private Healthcare Pension and Life Assurance Hybrid working, typically 3 days per week in the office or on site Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package Ongoing professional...

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Buildings - Education Framework Location: London and the south east We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established Building team, supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the south east. You will lead a commercial team, providing direction, mentoring, and oversight while working closely with operational and leadership teams to maximise value and protect margin. This role offers significant autonomy and influence across project and business unit performance. As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be an established commercial leader with strong experience delivering complex construction projects within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment. Lead the commercial management of major projects or a portfolio of schemes, ensuring financial success Oversee cost planning, forecasting, valuations, variations, and final account negotiations Provide leadership and mentoring to the commercial...

Managing Quantity Surveyor 86,000 - 88,000 Location: Hertfordshire Lead the commercial performance of multiple data centre projects while developing the Quantity Surveyors behind them. Representing a specialist provider of data centre design, supply, build and managed services, this role offers broad responsibility across project profitability, contractual risk, procurement and commercial governance. The business supports data centre operators worldwide, with capabilities spanning connectivity design, bespoke manufacturing, construction and installation, consultancy, critical cleaning, electronic security and managed services. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial and Operations Directors, and customers to keep projects commercially sound from bid assessment through to final account. Your remit will include commercial documentation and orders across the UK and EMEA. Your commercial remit You will...

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure Projects An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major design-and-build contractor working in the UK water sector. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will take on a key role that includes overseeing the commercial delivery across a portfolio of projects valued between 5m- 20m. Role Overview Based from either an office near to Watford and with the option of hybrid working, the Managing Quantity Surveyor will provide full commercial leadership from pre-construction through final account. From late 2026, the role will extend to include work across a second major water framework in Essex, requiring travel between both locations. Key Responsibilities Lead and direct a commercial team of 3-5 Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors. Full commercial control of projects, from tender through completion and final accounting. Administer IChemE contracts via CEMAR, ensuring compliance and...

Atheray Stone are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on a major £2 billion airport infrastructure programme, which includes the development of a new runway and significant terminal upgrades. When it comes to aviation, we deliver a variety of maintenance capital delivery projects across locations nationwide. This role is based in the South, with most notable locations being Heathrow & Gatwick Airports. With over 40 years experience, we re a trusted partner with the expertise to get the work done. Key Responsibilities Cost Management: Can you prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets? You ll ensure effective financial control from pre-construction to final account. Contract Administration: Are you experienced in managing contracts and negotiating terms? You ll lead this process with confidence and clarity. Risk & Procurement: Do you excel at identifying risks and managing procurement processes? You ll ensure projects stay on...

The Opportunity We're recruiting an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior commercial leadership position, overseeing commercial performance across a significant AMP8 infrastructure programme. Working alongside senior commercial stakeholders, you'll be responsible for leading and developing a sizeable commercial team, driving financial performance and ensuring effective commercial governance across the programme. the role offers hybrid working, flexibility around working hours and the opportunity to contribute to a substantial, long-term programme of investment within the water sector. Key Responsibilities Oversee commercial performance and financial reporting across multiple projects and business units. Lead, manage and develop a sizeable team of Quantity Surveyors. Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, forecasting and commercial control. Manage cash...

Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with 10-15+ years of experience in commercial management, contract administration and MEP/building services projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, managing contractual risk and supporting project delivery across a portfolio of high-value engineering projects. You will be working for a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex energy, power, data centre, mission-critical and major infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities Review, negotiate and approve contract terms while managing all commercial and contractual correspondence. Work closely with legal counsel where required on contractual matters, claims and dispute resolution. Attend project and site meetings, providing commercial and contractual advice to project stakeholders. Value variations and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Hampton, London 55,000 - 70,000 + 5,000 Car Allowance An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major capital projects framework for Thames Water. Based in Hampton, you'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of infrastructure projects across the region, typically valued between 2m and 20m. Working alongside the Managing Quantity Surveyor and operational teams, you'll oversee financial performance, cost control and contractual management from procurement through to completion. This is a good opportunity to join an established infrastructure business with a substantial programme of work and a long-term pipeline of projects. The Role Your responsibilities will include: Taking full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, managing their financial performance from inception through to completion. Preparing and managing applications for payment,...

Quantity Surveyor Guildford, Surrey 50,000 - 60,000 + 5,000 Car Allowance An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major capital projects framework for Thames Water. Based from an office in Guildford, you'll be involved in a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects across the region, typically valued between 2m and 20m. Working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and operational teams, you'll take commercial responsibility for a number of projects, ensuring effective cost control, financial reporting and contractual management throughout their lifecycle. This is a good opportunity to join an established infrastructure business with a substantial programme of work and a long-term pipeline of projects. The Role Your responsibilities will include: Taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, managing their financial performance from inception through to completion....

Project Quantity Surveyor Location : Grays, Essex (Hybrid Working) Salary : 40,000- 60,000 + Car Allowance / Company Vehicle An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a major highways infrastructure project in Essex. The successful candidate will take full commercial responsibility for an earthworks package, currently valued at approximately 12m, with the value expected to grow to 100m as the project progresses towards its main construction phase. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a civils, infrastructure or earthworks background who is looking to take ownership of a substantial package, develop their commercial experience and play an important role in the delivery of a long-term infrastructure project. The Role Working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of the earthworks package. Your responsibilities will include:...

We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a highways / civil engineering client. Job Type: Full-time, permanent Location: West London, City of London OR Kent, with occasional travel to other sites Salary: Competitive Sector: Highways maintenance / civil engineering We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established team supporting a highways contract. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position will play a leading commercial role across planned and reactive maintenance works, helping to drive profitability, manage risk and support successful long-term contract delivery. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational teams, senior management and clients, while also providing guidance to junior commercial team members where required. Day to day of the role Lead the commercial management of planned and reactive highway maintenance works across the contract lifecycle Take ownership of CVRs, forecasts and...

This is a genuinely strong opportunity to take a senior commercial position with a growing specialist building envelope contractor operating on some of the more technically demanding external works schemes across London. The business has built its reputation delivering complex recladding, external wall insulation, light steel framing, brickwork, roofing and curtain walling packages, and now needs a Senior QS to take commercial ownership across projects with values ranging from 5 million to 15 million. Based in modern riverside offices in North Greenwich, the company employs around 30 staff and works predominantly inside the M25 alongside select schemes in the wider South East. Projects span both new build envelope work and remedial and recladding schemes, with a growing pipeline of secured work. FIRAS certification for passive fire protection and cavity barriers reflects the technical standards the business operates to. This role sits at the heart of commercial delivery....

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor for one of our roads and highway clients. Job Type: Full-time, permanent Location: West London OR South London, with occasional travel to other sites Salary: Competitive Sector: Highways maintenance / civil engineering We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team supporting a high-profile highways contract. This Quantity Surveyor position offers the opportunity to play a key commercial role across planned and reactive maintenance works, helping to deliver essential highway maintenance and public realm improvements. The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with commercial, operational and client teams to drive value, manage risk and support strong contract performance. Day to day of the role: Manage the commercial aspects of planned and reactive highway maintenance works Prepare cost estimates and valuations from task orders and project drawings Undertake CVRs and ensure accurate...

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established highways maintenance business, supporting a major London borough contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key commercial role on a high-profile term maintenance contract, delivering essential highway maintenance and public realm improvement works. Working within an established commercial team, you will provide commercial support across planned and reactive maintenance activities, helping to maximise value, manage risk and support informed decision-making throughout the contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial aspects of planned and reactive highways maintenance works Producing monthly CVRs and financial reports Preparing estimates, valuations and cost forecasts Monitoring contract performance and identifying commercial risks and opportunities Administering NEC Term Service Contracts and ensuring contractual compliance Presenting commercial performance...

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction contractor specialising in high-quality commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects. The business has developed a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, office, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality. Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working closely with operational teams and playing a key role in the commercial success of a business. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial responsibility for allocated projects from pre-construction through to final account. Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasting and financial reporting....

Project Quantity Surveyor Main Contractor Refurbishment Projects up to 40m Central London Up to 70,000 + Package A well-established Central London main contractor is looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on refurbishment projects worth up to 40m. The business has a strong reputation across the capital, a healthy pipeline and a loyal client base. Its commercial team is close-knit, so good work gets noticed and people are given real responsibility. It's a great platform for a Project QS who wants to take ownership of their own project and progress towards Senior QS. The role Commercial management of your own refurbishment project, from procurement through to final account Subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiation and package appointments Subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts Client valuations and applications Change control, variations and contractual notices Monthly CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting Identifying...

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Term Maintenance Business Unit in London. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial management of long-term highways maintenance contracts across London and the South East, covering planned maintenance, reactive works and emergency response projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial management of term maintenance contracts from inception through to final account Manage risk, value engineering, cost control and commercial performance Develop procurement strategies and select and manage subcontractors Prepare, review and negotiate subcontract agreements and contract variations Monitor project costs, forecasts, valuations, cash flow and budgets Manage change control and ensure contractual entitlements are captured and recovered Build effective relationships with clients, operational teams and supply chain partners Lead, mentor and develop Quantity...

Quantity Surveyor (Churches / Abbey's / Cathederal's) Isleworth 65,000 - 75,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Are you an Quantity Surveyor with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects with a leading construction specialist that invests in your growth, provides industry-leading training, supports your progression into leadership, and offers hybrid and flexible working options? Do you want the opportunity to join a close-knit business with over 30 years of success? This is your chance to be part of a company that delivers exceptional results while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment. On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation for quality and service. You will work on complex structural residential and commercial projects, benefiting from hands on training, mentorship, and clear career...