Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Buntingford
Salary: Up to £120,000
Role Overview
A growing organisation is seeking a senior Commercial / Quantity Surveying Leader to provide commercial oversight, governance, and strategic support across multiple projects. The role involves leading commercial performance, managing risk, and developing a high-performing commercial team while working closely with project and operational stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide commercial leadership and governance across all projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial management
* Deliver regular commercial updates and financial reports to senior leadership
* Prepare accurate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, tracking revenue, costs, risks, and opportunities
* Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
* Ensure timely and accurate forecasting, budget control, and reporting of key commercial performance indicators
* Escalate significant commercial risks and issues to senior leadership with clear recommendations
* Support internal and external audits through the provision of accurate documentation and commercial insight
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of commercial or quantity surveying professionals
* Set objectives, conduct one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and appraisals
* Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development and career progression
* Allocate resources effectively across projects to balance workloads and priorities
* Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with organisational values
* Oversee commercial input into bids and tenders, ensuring financial viability and appropriate risk management
* Manage the commercial performance of multiple concurrent projects
* Lead the preparation and control of project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans
* Carry out full contract administration duties, including variations, final accounts, and dispute resolution
* Develop procurement strategies and manage subcontractor agreements
* Oversee procurement activities, including approval of subcontract and material orders, ensuring contractual compliance
* Ensure adherence to contract terms and the timely issue of contractual notices
* Attend client and stakeholder meetings, representing the organisation professionally
* Review valuations and prepare cost reconciliation and profit reporting
* Collaborate closely with project, commercial, and operational teams to support project delivery
* Ensure commercial input aligns with project health and safety requirements
* Conduct project and post-project reviews, driving continuous improvement through lessons learned
* Maintain compliance with internal processes, systems, and data accuracy requirements
* Promote and uphold health and safety standards for employees and third parties
* Act as a professional representative of the business, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with data protection and information security standards
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role
* Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing and managing teams
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related discipline
* Strong commercial awareness and financial management expertise
* Demonstrated experience managing commercial and contractual risk
* Ability to influence, negotiate, and manage stakeholders effectively
* Experience working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High level of numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail
* Proficiency in enterprise project or commercial management systems and standard office software
* Relevant professional accreditations aligned with the seniority of the role
* Willingness to travel as required