Managing Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1420

Location: Suffolk

Start Date: Dec 2026 onwards (negotiable depending on candidates notice period)

Salary: c£95k-£105k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, performance bonus and leading pension scheme.

Company & Project: A successful Tier 1 Main Contractor with stable pipeline of secured projects across Suffolk have a new and exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business and lead a a key project valued at over £100m.

The company are looking for a candidate that has experience managing others and is looking to make a decisive step in their career.

They will consider experienced Senior QS candidates who have led projects over £50m looking for a step up or proven Managing QS candidates.

Previous experience leading projects over £50m in single value is essential for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for working across all commercial management functions on a large project overseeing a team of Quantity Surveyors.

Key duties include: producing CVRs, managing team workload to include applications for payment from sub-contractors, variations and preparation of final accounts. You will be reporting at a senior level to directors and help build the team and overall growth of the region.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience at a Senior or Managing QS level leading new build projects c£50m+.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
• Sector experience to include atleast one of the following - Commercial, Industrial or Defence.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Managing QS OR Commercial Manager OR Lead Quantity Surveyor OR Principal Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Managing Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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