Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee the commercial function for a long-established SE London building contractor focused on residential RC blocks for Local Authorities and housing providers. You will lead a small to mid-sized QS team, manage tenders, and protect margins on a busy project pipeline. Reporting to the MD, the role offers progression toward Commercial Director and a solid, engaging workload across London projects.

Pay / Benefits

• salary c90,000
• discretionary bonus
• progression opportunities
• interesting and solid role

Responsibilities

• lead and develop the commercial team and supervise junior and senior QS staff
• manage cost planning, budgeting, and cost-to-complete for projects
• oversee tendering and bid analysis to secure profitable work
• control subcontractor procurement and payments
• ensure alignment of commercial strategy with the company’s pipeline and margins
• report to the Managing Director and contribute to commercial structuring and processes
• act as a driving force in organising the commercial framework for future growth
• support project teams to optimise value within tight margins

Key requirements

• time-served quantity surveyor with progression through Assistant/Intermediate/Senior roles
• currently in a Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager role or ready to step up
• experience with a medium-sized main contractor
• familiar with working to tight margins and competitive tendering
• understanding of residential construction projects, particularly RC apartment blocks in London

• leadership and people management
• strong commercial acumen
• stakeholder management and communication
• cost planning and value engineering
• tendering and bid management
• subcontract procurement and contract administration

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