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Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Residential Housebuilding

Location: Bristol
Salary: Circa £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Company: Leading UK PLC Housebuilder

About the Role
We are seeking a commercially astute and driven Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Bristol-based team at one of the UK’s most respected PLC housebuilders. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead the commercial function across multiple high-volume residential developments in the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across several live residential sites

  • Lead all commercial activities from land acquisition to final account

  • Ensure cost control, forecasting, and reporting meet company and regulatory standards

  • Drive value engineering and procurement strategies to maximise profitability

  • Liaise closely with construction, technical, and sales teams to deliver schemes on time and budget

  • Report directly to the Commercial Director

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior or Managing QS within the residential sector (volume housebuilding essential)

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • In-depth knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial processes in housing

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary circa £85,000

  • Company car or allowance

  • Annual performance bonus

  • Pension, private healthcare & life assurance

  • Generous holiday entitlement and flexible benefits