Managing Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1420

Location: Suffolk

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

Salary: c-90k100k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare 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 -70m.

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 looking for a step up or proven Managing QS candidates.

Projects in the area are typically valued between c-30m100m in single value across the Education, Healthcare, Life Science and Defence sectors.

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 small team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and 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.

Experience working in pre-construction within PCSA stage and on 2-stage tenders is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience:

- Minimum 5 years experience as a Senior or Managing QS on new build projects c-50m+.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working on 2-stage projects.
- 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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