Managing Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryCT1, Canterbury, KentpermanentPosted: 23 April 2026
Apply NowWe’re recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for the Canterbury office of a great client. The company are a construction main contractor who specialise in retail and commercial projects across the UK. They have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast track fit out and building projects for some leading clients. This position will report to the Commercial Director and will managing around 3-4 existing quantity surveyors.
* The Managing Quantity Surveyors role will involve overseeing the commercial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost control and risk management.
* They will ensure projects are commercially viable and profitable while adhering to contractual obligations and legal requirements.
* Responsibilities include managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Supervising and managing commercial team members, such as quantity surveyors and estimators.
Commercial Management: Overseeing project budgets, managing cash flow, and ensuring projects stay within allocated costs.
Cost Control: Monitoring project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, profit plan analysis, commercial adjudication involvement ensuring projects meet business profitability targets.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating commercial risks associated with construction projects.
Client Relations: Maintaining positive relationships with clients, external/internal stakeholders and addressing their commercial concerns.
Requirements:
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills: The ability to interpret commercial data and make sound financial decisions.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills: Effective communication is crucial for negotiating contracts and managing relationships.
Understanding of construction industry practices and regulations: Familiarity with relevant laws, standards, and industry best practices.
Leadership and team management skills: The ability to motivate and guide team members.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills: The ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
Qualifications: Ideally degree qualified, at least 10 years’ experience in construction, proven track record and has been in a similar/senior position
* The Managing Quantity Surveyors role will involve overseeing the commercial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost control and risk management.
* They will ensure projects are commercially viable and profitable while adhering to contractual obligations and legal requirements.
* Responsibilities include managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Supervising and managing commercial team members, such as quantity surveyors and estimators.
Commercial Management: Overseeing project budgets, managing cash flow, and ensuring projects stay within allocated costs.
Cost Control: Monitoring project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, profit plan analysis, commercial adjudication involvement ensuring projects meet business profitability targets.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating commercial risks associated with construction projects.
Client Relations: Maintaining positive relationships with clients, external/internal stakeholders and addressing their commercial concerns.
Requirements:
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills: The ability to interpret commercial data and make sound financial decisions.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills: Effective communication is crucial for negotiating contracts and managing relationships.
Understanding of construction industry practices and regulations: Familiarity with relevant laws, standards, and industry best practices.
Leadership and team management skills: The ability to motivate and guide team members.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills: The ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
Qualifications: Ideally degree qualified, at least 10 years’ experience in construction, proven track record and has been in a similar/senior position