Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership * Integrate and deliver the commercial strategy, adapting it as the project progresses. * Act as the lead commercial representative, protecting the company’s contractual and financial interests. * Influence and challenge project teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes. Project & Contract Management * Prepare and analyse tenders; select and manage subcontractors through to final account. * Prepare and agree valuations, applications for payment, and certificates/invoices. * Maintain accurate and timely cost reporting, including CVRs and projected final accounts. * Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of final accounts. Claims, Risk & NEC Administration * Manage delay, loss & expense claims, producing detailed supporting arguments. * Administer NEC contracts confidently. * Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle. Stakeholder & Team Management * Present commercial information clearly and confidently in meetings. * Manage junior commercial staff where required. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects. * Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration skills. * Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation ability. * Ability to manage complex contractual issues and prepare detailed claim narratives. * Confident communicator with strong presentation skills. * Ability to manage people and challenging situations with professionalism and commercial focus. The partnering concept promoted by Vital means that we work together with candidates and clients to achieve your career and recruitment objectives. For clients the result is cost effective, culture-compatible solutions that make staff selection, recruitment and retention far easier. For candidates it means a personal and professional relationship that will help you through every stage of obtaining your ideal job and pursuing your career goals. Our commitment to both candidates and clients is equalled only by our professionalism and dedication to providing the best possible service