Managing Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS)

West London
£85,000-£95,000 + £5,200 Car Allowance (or Company Car) + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading regeneration and refurbishment contractors, delivering large-scale estate renewal, occupied refurbishment, retrofit and building safety projects for local authorities and housing providers. The business has extensive experience transforming residential communities through external and internal refurbishment, energy efficiency improvements and major capital investment programmes.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a flagship estate regeneration project in West London.

This high-profile scheme comprises the refurbishment of four occupied residential tower blocks on the Estate, incorporating both external and internal refurbishment works as part of a major regeneration programme. The project includes upgrades to homes and communal areas, building safety improvements and energy efficiency measures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Managing QS position, or an established Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business recognised for its collaborative culture, structured processes and excellent work-life balance.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for the project while leading and mentoring a commercial team consisting of:

• 2 Senior Quantity Surveyors

• Project Quantity Surveyor

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Trainee Quantity Surveyor

You'll be expected to spend a minimum of three days per week on site, working closely with the client, operational teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of a major occupied refurbishment and regeneration project

• Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple levels

• Oversee subcontract procurement, contract administration and final accounts

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, CVRs and financial reporting

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

• Build strong client relationships and act as the commercial lead on the project

• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff

• Ensure compliance with company commercial processes and procedures

About You

We're looking to speak with experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors or Managing Quantity Surveyors who have a strong background delivering large-scale refurbishment or regeneration projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience within a Tier 1 or leading main contractor environment

• Experience delivering refurbishment, regeneration or major housing projects

• Occupied refurbishment experience is highly desirable

• Strong commercial management and leadership skills

• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities

• Experience managing and mentoring commercial teams

• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial reporting

• Process-driven with excellent organisational skills

What's on Offer

• £85,000-£95,000 basic salary

• £5,200 car allowance or company car

• Minimum 5% annual bonus

• Private healthcare

• Excellent pension contribution

• Travel expenses

• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days on site

• Excellent work-life balance

• Long-term career progression within a market-leading regeneration contractor

Apply

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for the next step, or an established Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to join one of the UK's leading regeneration businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.