Job Description
This role is ideal for a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Facilities Management, seeking an opportunity that requires expertise in cost management and contract administration to support the delivery of high-quality projects.
Client Details
Our client are a well known UK organisation looking to bring a Senior QS into the business to support on capital investment and asset upgrades.
Description
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of QS and Commercial Analysts
* Set clear objectives, manage performance, and build commercial capability
* Allocate workload effectively and support career development
* Foster a collaborative, high-performance and values-driven culture
Commercial Strategy & Governance
* Oversee project feasibilities and budget setting
* Ensure compliance with commercial governance, audit requirements, and frameworks
* Own programme-level commercial reporting, providing insight to senior stakeholders
* Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of commercial processes
Procurement & Supplier Management
* Support procurement strategy across multiple programmes
* Ensure robust benchmarking, rate alignment, and value-for-money assessments
* Develop strong supplier relationships, driving performance and compliance
Project Delivery Oversight
* Provide commercial leadership across multiple complex, high-value projects
* Manage and mitigate commercial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities
* Review and approve valuations, variations, change controls, and final accounts
* Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets with accurate forecasting
Stakeholder Engagement
* Partner with senior leaders across Property, Finance, and PMO functions
* Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making
* Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners
Continuous Improvement
* Lead initiatives to enhance benchmarking, cost modelling, and reporting
* Improve data quality and digital commercial processes
* Identify and implement efficiencies across commercial governance
Profile
* Strong background in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (client, consultant, or contractor-side)
* Experience in retail, property or multi-site project environments is highly desirable
* Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor teams
* Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
* Experience managing budgets, analysing data, and controlling project performance
* Familiarity with frameworks, schedules of rates, and standard forms of contract
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
* Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
* Advanced Excel and financial reporting capabilities
Job Offer
* A competitive salary plus package
* Strategic leadership role with high visibility across the business
* Opportunity to shape commercial best practice within a large, complex programme
* Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
* Strong career development and progression opportunities
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge as a Senior QS, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the Facilities Management industry.