Description To lead the commercial and cost-control function for our Stansted airport project, ensuring accurate financial management, strong cash flow, and compliance with NEC4 Option C and internal governance. The MQS will direct the commercial team, safeguard the company’s financial position, and support successful delivery of the contract. Due to the project commitments this is a 5 day a week onsite role. Responsibilities Lead all project commercial activities and maintain full financial control. Manage Compensation Events, valuations, forecasts, subcontract accounts, and monthly applications. Ensure all accounts timetables are met for payments, liabilities, and variation requests. Prepare and present monthly Commercial and Project Review meetings with the Contracts Manager. Oversee team workload, review outputs for accuracy, and mentor staff development. Maintain accurate Defined Cost records and Activity Schedule reconciliations. Drive robust cash-flow management and compliance with Farrans finance and audit requirements. Support final account preparation and agreement. Manage and led contractual claims upstream and downstream, including through formal dispute process if requirement. Deliver project profit margin in line with or exceeding tender expectations. Qualifications Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent) 10 years post-graduate experience, including 5 years on NEC contracts (preferably Option C) Proven experience managing large-scale projects exceeding £75 million Strong leadership and team-development capability Excellent grasp of NEC4 change control, forecasting, and cost reporting Advanced proficiency in COINS, CEMAR, and Excel Commercially astute with high attention to detail Structured and decisive under pressure Collaborative yet assertive when protecting entitlement Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders