Managing Quantity Surveyor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 88925
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Managing Quantity Surveyor
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-value lift and escalator projects across the UK. Working closely with project teams and customers, you'll take ownership of commercial performance from contract award through to final account, helping deliver successful outcomes on some of the country's most recognisable buildings and infrastructure projects.
Your main responsibilities
In this role, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account
- Managing project budgets, cost plans, valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts
- Administering NEC and JCT contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and effective commercial governance
- Identifying, assessing and managing commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Building strong relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
- Working collaboratively with Project Managers and operational teams to maximise commercial performance and support successful project delivery
- Preparing accurate commercial reports, financial forecasts and project performance updates
- Supporting commercial negotiations, contract reviews and tender activities where required
- Identifying opportunities to improve commercial processes, efficiency and project outcomes
- Ensuring all commercial activities are delivered in accordance with company procedures, industry best practice and relevant legislation
What you bring
Essential
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role
- Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
- Experience managing the commercial delivery of high-value construction, building services or infrastructure projects
- Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience preparing cost plans, valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across customers, contractors and project teams
Desirable
- Chartered (MRICS) or working towards Chartership
- Experience within the lift and escalator industry, building services, M&E or infrastructure sectors
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations and commercial risk management
What’s in it for you?
When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:
- Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
- Company car or car allowance (where applicable)
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional paid volunteering day each year
- Company pension with a 6% employer contribution
- Comprehensive life assurance
- Enhanced family leave
- Private medical insurance, including 24/7 virtual GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and support services
- Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
- Access to employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts
- Ongoing learning, professional development and access to local and global talent programmes
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.