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:
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Leading commercial delivery across multiple residential projects.
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Managing and mentoring Senior QS, QS and Assistant QS staff.
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Overseeing budgets, forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting.
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Driving procurement strategy and subcontractor negotiations.
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Managing risk, variations, claims and final accounts.
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Ensuring commercial compliance with contracts and governance.
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Working closely with senior operational and regional leadership.
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Supporting business planning and future project mobilisation.
About You
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Proven experience as a Managing QS or Senior QS ready to step up.
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Strong background in residential main contracting or housebuilding.
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Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT).
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Confident leader with experience managing teams and workloads.
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Commercially astute, analytical and solutions focused.
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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?
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💰 £80,000 – £90,000 + package
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🚗 Car allowance or company vehicle
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📈 Progression to Commercial Manager level
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🏘️ Large-scale residential developments
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🌴 Holiday & wellbeing benefits
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🤝 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