Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor (PCSA)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1088

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£85k-£95k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension etc.

Company & Project: Ansuccessful Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead 2nd Stage procurement across multiple projects.

The position is a newly created specialism within the business with the majority of the 2025/26 pipeline two-stage projects.

Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Mixed-Use, MOD and Residential valued to c£100m.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for cost estimation and budgeting, liaising with internal departments - e.g. design, estimating, planning and bid management. Preparing procurement strategy for packages from order to start on site, liaise with sub-contractors and supply chain to ensure prompt return of quotes/pricing, assess and review subcontractor responses, in line with project design. At all times encourage and promote cooperative working and long-term relationships with the businesses supply chain.

Experience working on 2-stage projects is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience:

Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
Stable career history with experience working on New Build projects in excess of £20m.
Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
Previous Roles: Managing QS OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager OR Pre-Contract Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Managing Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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