Managing Quantity Surveyor, Chesterfield
The Company
An opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a chartered consultancy in Chesterfield, providing Quantity Surveying support services to some of the UK’s leading construction companies. They work largely on the contractor side, delivering refurbishment and infrastructure works across real estate, MOD, MOJ and wider public sector estates. Projects include social housing, central government buildings, commercial offices, defence estates and prison refurbishment.
The business has recently merged with a major international consultancy, giving access to global expertise and a large worldwide office network.
The consultancy operates from modern, open-plan offices with a professional team of more than 50 Quantity Surveyors, creating a collaborative and energetic working environment.
Benefits
Salary £75-85,000
Performance-related bonus
Discretionary bonus
Private healthcare
Company pension with employer at 5 per cent and employee at 3 per cent
Income protection
Life insurance
An electric car is available through salary sacrifice
A home electric charging point installed as part of the electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Two professional subscriptions paid
On-site parking
24 days leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy back 5 additional days of holiday
Flexible employer with the ability to manage your own diary
Flexible start times with four working patterns available
Working Hours
The Managing Quantity Surveyor can choose one of the following working patterns:
7.30 to 4.30
8.00 to 5.00
8.30 to 5.30
9.00 to 6.00
The Role – Managing Quantity Surveyor
The consultancy has opportunities to work on social housing refurbishment schemes and design and build refurbishment projects. The role is based in Chesterfield with regular site visits across the region. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will oversee commercial delivery across multiple live schemes, support the wider commercial team and act as a senior point of contact for clients.
Day-to-day responsibilities include leading cost management, valuations, variations, reporting, procurement strategy, commercial governance and mentoring Quantity Surveyors within the team. The role offers exposure to a diverse workload and the opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance across a portfolio of refurbishment projects.
High-level security clearance may be required for some projects. This will be arranged and obtained for the successful candidate as part of the onboarding process.
Why They Are a Great Place to Work
Diverse project range
Support available to become chartered
Fun and vibrant team
Successful and growing
Part of a major international consultancy
Strong client base
Refurbished offices
Happy workforce with extremely low staff turnover
Clear progression route with promotion from within
Flexible employer
Ability to manage your own diary
The Right Person – Managing Quantity Surveyor
An experienced Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor from a main contractor background who understands the fundamentals of Quantity Surveying and is confident leading commercial delivery across refurbishment schemes. Experience with NEC forms of contract is useful. The role suits someone who values a professional environment, a varied workload and long term development.