Lead Quantity Surveyor – Education Projects

Company: Maxim Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

A Managing Quantity Surveyor is being sought by a Tier 1 Main Contractor to oversee multiple school projects in Harrow and Barnet, London, with values in excess of £8,000,000. Could this be an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills?

The successful candidate will be overseeing multiple school projects in Harrow and Barnet, London, with values in excess of £8m. These will include both new build and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and will be expected to oversee a number of commercial aspects of the projects including, but not limited to:

  • Contract administration
  • Subcontractor management
  • Conducting measurements
  • Cost value reconciliations
  • Variations (compensation/additional time/ additional works)
  • Preparation of claims
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Issuing Interim payments certificates

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Extensive experience working on build projects
  • IT Literate
  • The ability to use your own initiative
  • Work well within a team
  • Highly organised
  • Excellent contractual knowledge
  • Experience working on commercial build projects is an advantage, but not essential for this role

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

A degree or similar equivalent in quantity surveying or alternative relevant discipline is highly desirable.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The interviewing company is a market leading Main Contractor with a turnover exceeding £1bn in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a big player and to prove, and enhance your skills on Major Projects..

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Stuart Hackett is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm UK Time Monday to Friday)

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Posted: May 28th, 2026