Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead
Are you ready to take charge of financial success and drive operational efficiency on diverse projects? We’re seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management, contract oversight, and commercial performance across our regional portfolio.
In this role, you will own all financial aspects of projects—from managing budgets and forecasting cash flow to negotiating subcontract agreements and controlling risks. Your sharp commercial insight will be key to delivering strong margin returns and identifying new opportunities to add value.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
* Oversee contract performance, including weekly P&L reporting
* Review and mitigate risks within contract documentation
* Manage progress reporting and cash flow forecasting
* Handle commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), and Project Finance Reports
* Lead subcontractor management, including forecasting, order placement, and negotiation of terms
* Prepare subcontract documents, conduct enquiries, and evaluate quotations
* Manage subcontract orders, agreements, valuations, payments, and final account settlements
* Take charge of change control processes, risk assessments, and value management
* Track and assess project changes, variations, and compensation events
* Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications, and agree on final accounts with clients
* Participate in risk review, progress, and commercial meetings onsite alongside clients
* Support tendering and pricing activities
* Oversee credit control, ensuring effective cash recovery and forecasting
* Provide commercial and contractual support to the operational team on a daily basis
Experience and Qualifications
* Degree qualification (preferably RICS accredited) is desirable but not essential
* Proven experience working across multiple building sectors
* Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial principles
* Excellent prioritization and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform under tight deadlines
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
If you’re a proactive, commercially astute professional ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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