Managing Quantity Surveyor – Building
Location: Southampton
We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on major building projects across the South West. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving commercial performance, managing risk, and ensuring successful financial delivery across large-scale or multiple complex projects.
You will lead a commercial team, providing direction, mentoring, and oversight while working closely with operational and leadership teams to maximise value and protect margin. This role offers significant autonomy and influence across project and business unit performance.
As our Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Lead the commercial management of major projects or a portfolio of schemes, ensuring financial success
- Oversee cost planning, forecasting, valuations, variations, and final account negotiations
- Provide leadership and mentoring to the commercial team, supporting development and performance
- Drive procurement strategy and subcontractor management to achieve best value and risk mitigation
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy and project outcomes
About You
You will be an established commercial leader with strong experience delivering complex construction projects within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary and car allowance
- 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
- Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
- Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
- Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
- Enhanced family leave policies
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Access to "Perks at Work" discount platform
- Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers
Who We Are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.
Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Eastleigh employer: Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Design Leader in the vibrant city of Northampton. With a focus on professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills through various training opportunities while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The company's commitment to excellence in complex construction projects across diverse sectors ensures that you will be part of meaningful and impactful work.
