Managing Quantity Surveyor

Reference: 13571

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Building

Location:

London We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on major building projects across the South East. 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.

You will bring:

Extensive experience in quantity surveying and commercial management on major projects

Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing commercial teams

In-depth knowledge of standard forms of contract and construction commercial processes

Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of protecting margin

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is highly desirable.

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 policies2 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.

Reference:13571 Security Clearance:

BPSS
- Basic

Location:

London Position Type:

Full Time

Hours:

40 Contract Type:

Salaried
- Permanent