Managing Quantity Surveyor - New Build / Residential
Essex & Hackney | Up to £90,000 + Package
We are working with a well‑established, privately owned contractor based in Essex, recognised for delivering high‑quality affordable housing schemes. Financially strong and cash‑rich, the business has built an outstanding reputation for its positive culture, collaborative environment, and genuinely low staff turnover.
Following the award of a landmark £250m regeneration scheme, our client is now looking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor to take a leading commercial role on Phase 2 of the development, valued at £90m.
This is a key position on a flagship project, offering the opportunity to work closely with a Commercial Director and play a pivotal role in driving commercial success across a major regeneration programme.
The Role
* Lead and manage the commercial function on Phase 2 of a large‑scale regeneration scheme
* Oversee and support a team of Quantity Surveyors
* Report directly to the Commercial Director
* Take responsibility for cost planning, procurement strategy, and subcontractor management
* Ensure robust financial control and reporting across the project lifecycle
* Drive value engineering and commercial performance
* Office‑based in Essex during pre‑construction, moving to site in Hackney once live
About You
* Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
* Strong track record delivering residential or affordable housing projects
* Experience managing teams and leading commercial functions on large‑scale schemes
* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Commercially astute with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £90,000 + comprehensive package
* Key leadership role on a £250m regeneration scheme
* Long‑term opportunity with a stable, growing, and well‑respected contractor
* Supportive culture with a strong focus on staff retention and progression
If you’re looking for a senior role where you can make a real impact on a major development while working for a business that genuinely values its people, this is an excellent opportunity.
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