Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)
Location: Shoreditch, London (office-based with occasional site visits)
Salary: Up to £110,000 + travel (DOE)
Type: Permanent preferred (contract considered with view to perm)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Avolon are partnered with a well-established M&E contractor, specialising in high-quality fit‑out projects.
There is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
This is a senior, hands‑on role overseeing two to three live projects at any one time, typically valued between £3 m‑£10 m, with programme durations of 6‑12 months. Projects are predominantly delivered under JCT Design & Build contracts.
The Role
You will take full commercial responsibility for your projects from pre‑construction through to final account, while also managing and developing an Assistant or Trainee QS assigned to support you. This is a key leadership position, with scope to grow and build a larger team beneath you as the business continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
* Commercial management of multiple M&E fit‑out projects
* Cost planning, procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts
* Contract administration under JCT D&B
* Managing and mentoring assistant/trainee‑level staff
* Working closely with operational and project delivery teams
* Ensuring strong commercial control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
* Strong M&E commercial background (essential)
* Experience operating at Senior QS or Commercial Manager level
* Comfortable running multiple projects concurrently
* Experience with fit‑out projects preferred
* Strong contractual and commercial awareness
* Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members
Working Arrangements
This is primarily an office‑based role in Shoreditch, with occasional site visits. Hybrid or remote working is not offered contractually, however flexibility may be considered on a discretionary basis for strong performers who demonstrate reliability and delivery.
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