Lead Quantity Surveyor - Planned Works

£60,000–£65,000 | Car allowance | Bonus up to 25% | Permanent

Derbyshire • Nottinghamshire • Leicestershire

Ready to take the next step from Quantity Surveyor into a commercial leadership role?

RecruitME is recruiting for a leading UK property services contractor with an established East Midlands operation. This opportunity suits an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Lead Quantity Surveyor or commercially strong Managing QS who wants ownership of a portfolio of planned maintenance, refurbishment and social housing contracts.

Following an internal promotion, you will have the opportunity to influence commercial decisions, mentor developing surveyors and help drive regional performance.

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

The opportunity

Lead commercial management across multiple planned works and social housing contracts

Prepare and review monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), valuations, forecasts and reports

Monitor expenditure, margins, cash flow, work in progress and commercial risk

Oversee subcontractor procurement, accounts, payments, variations and final accounts

Support tendering, estimating, cost planning and commercial negotiations

Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and operational leaders

Mentor Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors and support regional leadership

What we're looking for

At least five years' commercial Quantity Surveying experience

At least three years' UK social housing experience

At least three years' planned works or planned maintenance experience

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Strong hands-on experience with CVRs, valuations, forecasts and final accounts

Confidence overseeing multiple projects/contracts and guiding junior colleagues

Strong communication, negotiation and commercial judgment

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the East Midlands

What's in it for you?

£60,000–£65,000 basic salary

Performance-related bonus up to 25%, subject to scheme terms

Generous car allowance

23 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus holiday buy/sell scheme

Company pension, enhanced sick pay and enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Professional development, leadership opportunities and long-term progression

Who would this suit?

An established Senior QS ready for a Lead role; a Lead QS seeking a fresh challenge; or a Managing QS who enjoys hands-on commercial delivery and team development. Experience in refurbishment, retrofit, passive fire protection or wider property services is beneficial.

Why apply?

Join an established UK property services business and take a meaningful role in shaping commercial performance across the East Midlands. This is a genuine opportunity to combine senior technical responsibility with leadership progression. xwzovoh

If you have senior-level Quantity Surveying experience in social housing planned works, apply through RecruitME for a confidential discussion.