I am seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial head to lead my clients commercial function across a portfolio of façade construction and façade remediation projects. This role is ideally suited to candidates with a main contractor background who have previously managed large-scale façade packages, including cladding, glazing, curtain walling, and external wall system works. The SQS / Commercial lead will take full commercial responsibility for project delivery, ensuring robust financial management, accurate forecasting, contract compliance, and successful subcontractor administration across multiple live schemes. Duties / Responsibilities • Commercial Leadership • Lead the commercial management of façade projects from pre-contract through final account. • Oversee project cost planning, value engineering, and procurement strategy. • Manage multiple commercial teams or QS staff, providing mentorship, allocation of duties, and performance oversight. • Cost & Financial Management • Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and cost-to-complete forecasts. • Produce monthly CVRs, cashflows, and commercial reports for senior management. • Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle. • Contract & Claims Management • Administer NEC, JCT or other relevant contract forms for both main contract and subcontract agreements. • Prepare, submit, and agree applications for payment and variations. • Lead negotiation of subcontract accounts, claims, extensions of time, and loss & expense submissions. • Ensure compliance with building safety regulations and supporting documentation required on façade schemes. • Subcontract Procurement & Management • Lead procurement of specialist façade subcontractors, including tender packages, evaluations, and recommendations. • Manage subcontract performance, variations, notices, and commercial correspondence. • Build strong relationships with façade supply chain partners while maintaining commercial control. • Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractor stakeholders. • Attend progress meetings, commercial reviews, and senior leadership forums. • Work closely with project delivery teams to drive programme, quality, and cost alignment. About You: • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent. • Professional membership (RICS) advantageous but not essential. • Significant commercial experience within construction sector, ideally from a main contractor environment. • Relevant façade, cladding, or building envelope training or certifications beneficial. • Proven track record managing large façade packages (e.g., cladding, curtain walling, glazing, rainscreen, SFS). • Strong understanding of façade-specific risk profiles, testing regimes, design development, and regulatory compliance (including building safety legislation). • Detailed knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts and the commercial aspects of façade subcontract administration. Experience: • Facade QS : 5 years (preferred) • Senior QS : 4 years (preferred) • Commercial lead : 4 years (preferred)