Managing Quantity Surveyor in Chigwell

We are working with a well-established and growing contractor based in South Woodford, looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step up, or a current Managing QS / Commercial Manager seeking a new challenge.

Salary & Package: Up to £100k + package, with a competitive benefits structure.

Company Overview: The business has been established for over 20 years and has built a strong reputation across a broad range of sectors. They deliver high-quality projects across Commercial, Residential, Social Housing Regeneration, Government, Education, Retail, and Health. With a growing workload, they are looking to expand their commercial team with a strong, proactive leader. The company is committed to delivering projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and robust commercial control.

The Role: As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in leading the commercial delivery of multiple projects across the business. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with comprehensive cost control and reporting. You will manage a small team of surveyors and provide mentoring, guidance, and leadership to support their professional development. Your experience will help streamline processes, improve cost planning and control, and ensure commercial compliance across all projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage project cost planning and commercial management across multiple projects.
• Oversee measurement, valuations, cash flow, risk assessments, and cost reporting.
• Provide clear and concise commercial reporting to directors and senior management.
• Mentor and manage junior surveyors, developing their skills and ensuring high team performance.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project profitability.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, design teams, and clients to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contract obligations, and industry best practice.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in pre-contract activities, including tendering, procurement strategy, and budget setting.

Candidate Profile: We are looking for an experienced and confident commercial professional with:

• Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with exposure to residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
• Proven track record of managing projects and leading a team of surveyors.
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in cost planning, valuations, risk management, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present commercial information clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ambition to take ownership of a growing workstream and contribute to business growth.
• Experience with major contractors or Tier 1 environments is desirable but not essential.

Working Arrangements: This role is fully office-based or onsite in South Woodford, five days a week.

Why This Opportunity is Attractive:

• Join a well-established contractor with a growing pipeline of projects.
• Lead projects across multiple sectors, providing variety, challenge, and career growth.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a team of surveyors.
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Work within a business that values professional development, career progression, and quality delivery.
• Be part of long-term, high-profile projects in South Woodford and surrounding regions.