Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom Job  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.Join us as aManaging Quantity Surveyor As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-value lift and escalator projects across the UK. Working closely with project teams and customers, you'll take ownership of commercial performance from contract award through to final account, helping deliver successful outcomes on some of the country's most recognisable buildings and infrastructure projects.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

Leading the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account

Managing project budgets, cost plans, valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts

Administering NEC and JCT contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and effective commercial governance

Identifying, assessing and managing commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle

Building strong relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders

Working collaboratively with Project Managers and operational teams to maximise commercial performance and support successful project delivery

Preparing accurate commercial reports, financial forecasts and project performance updates

Supporting commercial negotiations, contract reviews and tender activities where required

Identifying opportunities to improve commercial processes, efficiency and project outcomes

Ensuring all commercial activities are delivered in accordance with company procedures, industry best practice and relevant legislation

What you bring

Essential

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts

Experience managing the commercial delivery of high-value construction, building services or infrastructure projects

Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Experience preparing cost plans, valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts

Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across customers, contractors and project teams

Desirable

Chartered (MRICS) or working towards Chartership

Experience with in the lift and escalator industry, building services, M&E or infrastructure sectors

Knowledge of CDM Regulations and commercial risk management

What’s in it for you?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus

Company car or car allowance (where applicable)25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional paid volunteering day each year Company pension with a 6% employer contribution

Comprehensive life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Private medical insurance, including 24/7 virtual GP access

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and support services

Free eye tests and discounted eyewear

Access to employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

Ongoing learning, professional development and access to local and global talent programmes

We Elevate… Your Career 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 #Team Schindler! Discover more on our career website.

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.