Job Description

Vacancy

Post Title

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Directorate

Project Delivery

Location

Eastleigh House

Advert Close date

23/01/2026

Job description

Job advert text

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Residential -


ONE HORTON HEATH


Full time


Permanent


Salary: Competitive based on experience




SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES, IMPROVING LIVES


Do you want to make a difference?


At Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all our residents, businesses and visitors. The Council has embarked on an exciting journey taking the lead in building new sustainable and healthy communities within the Borough.




We have an innovative and exciting programme of housing and infrastructure projects that prioritise people, the environment and long-term growth in the services Eastleigh can offer.




Our flagship development, One Horton Heath, is well underway. Delivering 2,500 homes, a primary school, commercial buildings and a new local centre One Horton Heath is a major mixed-use extension of the existing village that aims to place the core values of the Council at its heart.




Other projects in this innovative programme include development and operation of large-scale solar parks, private heat network, private wire networks, town centre regeneration projects, upgrading & retrofitting our existing commercial property portfolio, creation and sale of offset credits for Nitrate, Phosphate, SANG & BNG, joint ventures and monitoring with development partners to bring forward housing delivery across the Borough and more.




Residential Managing Quantity Surveyor to support this exciting programme and help us deliver our aims objectives across the whole programme.




For more information about the project visit www.onehortonheath.co.uk




ABOUT THE ROLE


As a Managing Quantity Surveyor (Residential) within the Development team you will provide commercial management of all residential elements of the One Horton Heath project, leading other members of the quantity surveying team.




You will ensure effective delivery through managing efficient procurement of services, management of contracts and budgets. You will be required to lead in negotiations relating to project delivery and oversee all procurement services. Work will include producing and managing construction budgets, effective risk management, and tendering all external appointments for both consultants and contractors.




ABOUT YOU


The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record on similar projects. Experience in residential construction is essential and you will have senior quantity surveying experience.




Experience of managing consultants, contractors and suppliers, working with JCT and NEC suite of contracts and developing budgets is essential. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and experience of procurement and cost management.




You will be able to demonstrate people management experience, have strong commercial acumen, with the ability to communicate clearly and be an effective negotiator.




If you feel you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.




ABOUT US


We are a diverse and talented team, working together to support residents and taking pride in what we do. We know that our staff are the priority, and our culture is one of ambition and growth. We offer excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and ensure work life balance is a priority through our innovative flexi-time system, wellness plans and hybrid working.




We offer a good range of benefits and facilities which include:


- 28-31 days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)


- Hybrid working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements - pro rata for part time staff)


- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme


- Discount at various leisure sites


- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme


- Excellent working environment




If you would like to arrange and informal discussion about this role please contact Peter Swift at peter.swift@eastleigh.gov.uk or 07353 161031.




Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and therefore candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.




Closing date: 23 January 2026


Interview date: To be confirmed

Employment & compensation

Employment type

Full time

Employment status

Permanent

Weekly contract hours

37.00

Salary band

10

Salary ()

Competitive Salary