Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Developer - Hotels & Student Accommodation
London | Up to £90,000 + package
Are you a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager ready to step into a pivotal role with a property developer shaping London's skyline? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that delivers large-scale high rise hotel and student accommodation schemes across London and UK
The Company
This established developer has a strong pipeline of work, specialising in complex, mixed-use, hospitality, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) projects. With developments ranging from RC frame high-rises through to fit-out of premium hotel and student living spaces, they offer the chance to be involved in landmark schemes from early pre-construction through to final account settlement.
The Role
As Senior QS / Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for full commercial management and cost control across high-value schemes, ensuring profitability and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This will involve close collaboration with the in-house development and delivery teams as well as external contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing all commercial aspects of high-rise hotel and PBSA projects from feasibility, tendering, procurement, and subcontractor management through to final accounts
* Preparing and monitoring cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and valuations
* Leading procurement strategy for key trades including RC frame, M&E, façade, and high-end fit-out packages
* Overseeing subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, contract negotiations, and payment approvals
* Managing risk, contractual obligations, and claims in line with JCT Design & Build contracts
* Ensuring accurate monthly CVR reporting, cost reporting, and value engineering exercises
* Supporting senior management with commercial strategy, development appraisals, and project delivery reviews
What You'll Need
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
* Proven track record as a Senior QS / Commercial Manager on major hotel, student accommodation, or residential high-rise schemes
* Strong knowledge of RC frame structures, high-rise build methodology, and M&E coordination Experienced in procurement, cost control, and subcontractor management
* Commercially astute with excellent contractual knowledge (particularly JCT)
* Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work within a developer-led environment
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £90,000 + comprehensive package
* Bonus: Performance bonus of up to 25%
* Career growth: Exposure to large-scale developments and opportunity to shape commercial strategy
* Culture: Purpose-driven, design-led and community-focused business with an entrepreneurial spirit
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with a strong background in high-rise hotel or PBSA projects to take the next step in their career.
Apply now to discuss this role in confidence.
Unfortunately due to the nature of the role and business, we are unable to provide work sponsorship.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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Mid-Senior level
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Consulting, Finance, and Project Management
* Industries
Building Construction, Construction, and Residential Building Construction
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