Michael Page
Managing QS

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If you are an experienced commercial leader looking for your next challenge within a major housing and property services environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Client Details
We are partnering with a leading contractor delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment and capital investment works across a substantial portfolio of Ministry of Defence housing throughout London and the South East.
Description
Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across the contract, managing a team of Quantity Surveyors while overseeing all commercial, contractual and financial aspects of service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
- Managing the commercial performance of responsive repairs, voids, planned maintenance and capital works programmes
- Ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting and cost control
- Managing subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations
- Overseeing valuations, variations, payments and final accounts
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks across the contract
- Supporting operational teams to maximise profitability and contractual performance
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders
- Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior leadership
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We are seeking an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in social housing, property maintenance, refurbishment or construction services.
You will possess:
- Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor
- Strong knowledge of housing maintenance, planned works or refurbishment contracts
- Experience managing commercial teams and developing talent
- Excellent contractual knowledge, ideally including NEC and JCT forms of contract
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
- Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and service delivery
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable


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Job Offer
- Opportunity to lead a significant MOD housing portfolio across London and the South East
- High-profile contract with long-term security and investment
- Clear pathway for further progression within a leading national contractor
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to influence both commercial strategy and operational performance
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
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