Job Description
Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)
Location: Shoreditch, London (office-based with occasional site visits)
Salary: Up to £110,000 + travel (DOE)
Type: Permanent preferred (contract considered with view to perm)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Avolon are partnered with a well-established M&E contractor, specialising in high-quality fit-out projects.
There is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
This is a senior, hands-on role overseeing two to three live projects at any one time, typically valued between £3m–£10m, with programme durations of 6–12 months. Projects are predominantly delivered under JCT Design & Build contracts.
The Role:
You will take full commercial responsibility for your projects from pre-construction through to final account, while also managing and developing an Assistant or Trainee QS assigned to support you. This is a key leadership position, with scope to grow and build a larger team beneath you as the business continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commercial management of multiple M&E fit-out projects
* Cost planning, procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts
* Contract administration under JCT D&B
* Managing and mentoring assistant/trainee-level staff
* Working closely with operational and project delivery teams
* Ensuring strong commercial control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements:
* Strong M&E commercial background (essential)
* Experience operating at Senior QS or Commercial Manager level
* Comfortable running multiple projects concurrently
* Experience with fit-out projects preferred
* Strong contractual and commercial awareness
* Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members
Working Arrangements:
This is primarily an office-based role in Shoreditch, with occasional site visits.
Hybrid or remote working is not offered contractually, however flexibility may be considered on a discretionary basis for strong performers who demonstrate reliability and delivery