Managing Quantity Surveyor

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.

The role will include:

• 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

What my client is looking for:

• 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

What’s on offer:

• 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