Managing Quantity Surveyor

We Elevate... Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor at Schindler, you will lead the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality elevator and escalator solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cost control, contract administration, and commercial risk management, supporting the business in achieving its financial and operational objectives.

Your main responsibilities:

• Allocate workloads, set clear objectives, and monitor team performance to ensure project and business goals are met.
• Oversee the commercial management of projects, ensuring accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders regarding commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and relevant UK legislation (e.g., NEC, JCT contracts).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
• Resolve disputes and manage conflict within the team or with external parties.
• Report regularly to senior management on team performance, project status, and commercial risks.
• Support the professional development of team members.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.

What you bring:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with RICS or equivalent professional body is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in a senior quantity surveying role, preferably within the construction or building services sector.
• Proven track record of managing commercial aspects of complex, high-value projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT), and commercial procedures.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of relevant software and IT systems.
• Proven track record of operational QS know-how within the Construction industry managing multiple multi-million-pound projects and service contracts to successful completion.
• Technical expert, role holder will be educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard.
• Demonstrate experience of estimating project costs, and presenting high quality tender documents to customers.
• Demonstrate experience of managing Health & Safety compliance including CDM requirements.
• Preferably a minimum of 10 years’ experience operating at a senior level within the commercial environment in the building construction and/or maintenance industry.
• Knowledge of key Pre-construction procedures, e.g., Procurement, Planning and Contracts.
• Demonstrate IT literacy capability including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
• Company car or allowance (for eligible roles).
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day.
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts.
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts.
• Educational support and access to development and talent programmes (local as well as global).

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow. Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.