Job Description
Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic, privately owned company that specialises in the construction of large new build, super prime projects. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Lead) to take full commercial ownership of construction projects from pre-contract through to final account.
This role is suited to a hands-on, autonomous QS who is comfortable being commercially accountable and does not require close supervision. The successful candidate will protect margin, manage cashflow, and ensure commercial accuracy across live projects.
We offer a highly competitive salary, exciting build projects and small, non-hierarchical working environment.
Core Responsibilities Pre-Contract & Pricing
Own and update client-facing estimates from initial issue through contract award
Review, challenge, and validate subcontractor pricing
Ensure estimates fully reflect scope, risk, programme, and procurement strategy
Sign off final estimate positions prior to issue
Subcontract Procurement & Contracts
Lead subcontractor procurement and adjudication
Draft and issue bespoke subcontract orders (not template-only), including:
o Scope amendments
o Risk transfer provisions
o Programme and sequencing requirements
Ensure subcontract terms align with head contract obligations
Valuations & Cashflow
Prepare and issue accurate monthly valuations
Manage payment notices and pay-less notices
Forecast and manage project cashflow
Maintain valuation schedules with zero tolerance for arithmetic or scope errors
Commercial Reporting (CVRs)
Produce monthly CVRs for allocated projects
Forecast final account positions realistically
Identify margin erosion early and propose mitigation measures
Report confidently to directors on commercial performance
Variations & Change Control
Identify, price, submit, and negotiate variations
Protect entitlement and prevent scope creep
Maintain clear and auditable variation registers
Final Accounts
Lead final account negotiations to agreement
Close subcontract final accounts in line with head contract positions
Achieve clean commercial close-out with no residual exposure
The rolereportsto the Managing Director
Required Experience & CompetenceEssential
5 12 years main contractor Quantity Surveying experience
Proven experience running projects independently
Demonstrable ownership of:
o Monthly valuations
o CVRs and forecasting
o Variations and final accounts
Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts (Intermediate / D&B)
High level of numeracy and attention to detail
Comfortable being commercially accountable and challenged
Preferred
Super prime new build experience
Experience reporting directly to company directors
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Benefits
- Full-Time position
- Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
- Competitive salary £60k - £70k (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Company pension
- Company phone
- Holiday - 20 days per year plus bank holidays
- Business mileage covered
- Free on-site parking at the Head Office
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that we may not be able to respond to unsutiable applicants
