We’re recruiting for a Lead Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join a well-established contractor delivering long-term social housing planned works and refurbishment contracts.
This is a great fit for someone who wants a stable, operationally focused commercial leadership role with secured client work already in place.
The business has a strong pipeline of long-term contracts, so this is far more about commercial delivery, team leadership and client management than chasing new business.
The role:
Lead the commercial function across social housing contracts
Manage and develop a small QS / commercial team
Oversee CVRs, valuations, variations, final accounts and cost control
Work closely with operational teams and clients on live projects
Support delivery across regular, repeat client contracts
Use schedule of rates / rates-based pricing confidently across programmes
We’re looking for:
Senior QS / Lead QS / Commercial Manager experience
Background in social housing, planned works or refurbishment
Previous people leadership / team management experience
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Must have a track record of working with rates / schedule of rates
Someone who is operationally strong, organised and commercially sharp
Why apply?
Stable business with long-term secured contracts
Regular repeat client work
Leadership responsibility
Clear progression and strong earning potential
Less sales-focused, more delivery and operationally focused