Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead

High-Rise, £Multi-Million City Centre Development

Location:

City Centre

Salary:
Competitive + Comprehensive Package

Contract Type:
Permanent

I am recruiting on behalf of a major Main Contractor delivering a flagship, high-value £multi-million high-rise development in the heart of the city centre. This is a landmark scheme with significant complexity, challenging logistics, and the opportunity to showcase your expertise on a project that will define the skyline for decades to come.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, leading a dedicated commercial team and ensuring robust commercial control throughout the build.

This is a long-term project with substantial pipeline beyond—ideal for someone seeking stability, influence, and progression within a top-tier contractor.

• Lead the commercial function on a high-rise, city-centre project from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage, develop and mentor commercial team members.
• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, cost planning, reporting and risk management.
• Drive value engineering opportunities and maintain tight financial control.
• Liaise closely with the project leadership team, client, designers and external stakeholders.
• Navigate the logistical and operational challenges unique to complex city-centre high-rise construction.

We are seeking a commercially strong leader with the confidence and capability to run a major project of this scale.

• Proven track record as a Managing QS, Senior QS stepping up, or Commercial Lead on high-rise or large-scale mixed-use schemes.
• Experience delivering complex builds within tight, built-up city-centre environments.
• Strong contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, build relationships, and make commercially astute decisions.

• Long-term involvement on a signature project.
• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a contractor known for quality delivery and employee development.
• A senior role with strategic influence and career progression.