Overview
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Exeter
Sector: Residential Main Contractor
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A senior commercial leadership opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential main contractor delivering large-scale housing schemes across the South West. This role offers genuine influence over commercial strategy, team leadership and project performance within a business with a strong pipeline and long-term frameworks. You'll lead the commercial function on major residential developments, supporting operational teams while shaping best practice and mentoring commercial staff.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
* Leading commercial delivery across multiple residential projects.
* Managing and mentoring Senior QS, QS and Assistant QS staff.
* Overseeing budgets, forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting.
* Driving procurement strategy and subcontractor negotiations.
* Managing risk, variations, claims and final accounts.
* Ensuring commercial compliance with contracts and governance.
* Working closely with senior operational and regional leadership.
* Supporting business planning and future project mobilisation.
About You
* Proven experience as a Managing QS or Senior QS ready to step up.
* Strong background in residential main contracting or housebuilding.
* Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT).
* Confident leader with experience managing teams and workloads.
* Commercially astute, analytical and solutions focused.
* Strong communicator with senior stakeholders and clients.
Company Profile
You'll be joining a respected residential contractor with a strong regional presence and a reputation for quality delivery. The business offers long-term stability, structured career progression and a collaborative culture that values leadership and accountability.
What's in it for you?
* 💰 £80,000 - £90,000 + package
* 🚗 Car allowance or company vehicle
* 📈 Progression to Commercial Manager level
* 🏘️ Large-scale residential developments
* 🌴 Holiday & wellbeing benefits
* 🤝 Supportive senior leadership team
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors across the UK, ensuring all applications are handled with complete confidentiality
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