Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial ManagerLocation: East YorkshireRate: Competitive Day Rate – 12 months contract
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to provide commercial leadership across high-value construction projects on a contract basis.
The RoleYou will take responsibility for the end-to-end commercial management of assigned projects, ensuring financial robustness and alignment with contractual requirements. Working closely with operational teams, you will oversee cost control, applications, cashflow, risk management, and contract administration.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage commercial performance across multiple projects from inception to final account
* Monitor costs, margins and cashflow to ensure ongoing viability
* Prepare and review applications for payment
* Produce cashflow forecasts and financial reports
* Administer NEC contracts, identifying risks and opportunities
* Manage variations, change control and compensation events
* Support timely agreement of final accounts
* Ensure accurate commercial records and reporting
* Work collaboratively with project teams to align on financial performance
* Challenge project performance and implement corrective actions where required
* Support subcontractor procurement, valuation and negotiations
* Ensure effective cash collection and resolution of commercial queries
About You
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar
* Commercial management experience within construction
* Strong NEC contract experience
* Proven track record on large-scale construction projects
* Excellent understanding of cost management, reporting and contract administration
* Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to manage key stakeholder relationships
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Clear opportunities for career progression
If you are a commercially driven professional looking for a new contract we would love to hear from you.