Lead Quantity Surveyor

Technical Resources · Plymouth, South West

Lead Quantity Surveyor at Technical Resources, based in Plymouth, South West, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£50,000 per annum
Location
Plymouth, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
21 Aug 2026
Sector
Labourer

About 30% above the going rate for labourer

Reference 6306f84e62179dfc416850cc811e38916ad65049

About the role

Lead Quantity Surveyor – Office Based
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £50,000 + bonus

Technical Resources is partnering with a specialist contractor to recruit a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced QS who enjoys leadership, commercial control, and working closely with internal teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the commercial function for passive fire projects.
Manage cost control, forecasting, and margin performance.
Oversee subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, valuations, and invoicing.
Mentor and support a small team of QSs and commercial staff.
Monitor commercial KPIs, cash flow, debtors, and risks.
Support project teams with commercial insight and reporting.

Experience

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Economics.
At least 5 years’ QS experience.
Previous experience managing commercial teams.
Background in fire compliance, social housing, or construction would be beneficial.
Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
Confident with Excel, Word, and commercial reporting tools.

Other details

CSCS or equivalent preferred.
Office-based role.
Team size: around 3 Junior QSs/QSs and 1 Commercial Administrator.

Reference: 6306f84e62179dfc416850cc811e38916ad65049 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Technical Resources

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