Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £95,000 + package
Sector: Social Housing / Residential Construction
Employment: Permanent

We're currently working with a Tier 1 contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS with a background in social housing, residential refurbishment, major works or new build to take on a senior commercial position across a varied portfolio of projects.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

The role will involve a mixture of residential refurbishment, cladding, external works, internal refurbishment, major works and new-build projects, providing excellent variety and long-term opportunity.

• Take overall commercial responsibility for allocated projects
• Manage budgets, costs, forecasting and cash flow
• Lead the commercial management of subcontractors and supply chain
• Manage variations, valuations, applications and final accounts
• Produce accurate financial reporting and forecasts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with project and operational teams
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors

We're looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor
• Strong experience across social housing, residential construction, refurbishment or major works
• Experience with cladding, re-cladding, internal/external refurbishment or new build would be highly advantageous
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing projects from a commercial perspective through to final account
• Experience managing and developing junior commercial staff
• Excellent client, subcontractor and stakeholder management skills
• A commercially driven and proactive approach

• Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Senior position with genuine commercial responsibility
• Strong pipeline of projects
• Long-term career progression
• Opportunity to join an established Tier 1 contractor
• Hertfordshire-based opportunity with projects across the region

If you're a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with Tier 1 contractor experience and a background across social housing, refurbishment, cladding, major works or residential construction, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role and the wider opportunity.