Managing Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Main Contractor (Commercial Build)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £90-£95k + Package

I’m currently partnering with a top-10 Tier 1 main contractor, renowned for delivering complex, high‑value commercial construction projects, who is now looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead one of their commercial teams.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for the commercial performance of a portfolio of projects and the line management of a team of 5‑10 Quantity Surveyors. The role suits a commercially strategic professional who enjoys leading people as much as leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of commercial build projects
• Line management, mentoring, and development of a team of 5‑10 QSs
• Setting commercial strategy and ensuring robust cost control across projects
• Oversight of procurement, subcontractor management, and final accounts
• Supporting project teams with risk management and commercial reporting
• Working closely with senior operational and commercial leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS operating at portfolio level
• Demonstrable experience managing teams of similar size
• Strong background with a Tier 1 or large main contractor
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• DfE framework experience is advantageous, but not essential

Benefits

• Senior leadership role with a top‑10 Tier 1 contractor
• Responsibility, autonomy, and influence over major commercial decisions
• Clear progression opportunities into Commercial Manager or Director‑level roles
• Long‑term security through a strong and diverse project pipeline

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV, for further information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office