Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

a2dominion; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization based in Ealing is searching for a Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role requires expertise in commercial management and contract administration to ensure efficient project delivery. Candidates should possess a minimum of an HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying and have a strong track record within the construction sector. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and extensive benefits including 25 days’ holiday, pension contributions, and flexible working.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Investment in learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in commercial management and contract administration.
• Strong commercial and financial track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of cyclical and planned projects.
• Manage financial and contractual arrangements with contractors.
• Prepare tender documents and oversee procurement activities.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial planning

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Membership of RICS or CIOB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budget tracking systems

Job description

Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a minimum HNC / HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline, extensive experience in commercial management and a hands-on approach to management / leadership is required to join our team at A2Dominion based in Ealing, West London.

SALARY: £70,000 per annum+ Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid working – partly from the office in Ealing (W5), and the remaining time from home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a minimum HNC / HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline, extensive experience in commercial management and a hands-on approach to management / leadership.

As a Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital leadership role in the successful delivery of the organisation’s planned improvement programmes – ensuring that cyclical and preventative maintenance works are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget. You will be at the heart of managing the commercial and quantity surveying elements of projects, driving value for money across all investment activities and ensuring financial performance is accurately monitored, forecasted and reported.

Working as the Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor you'll be responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of the asset investment programme, leading procurement processes, supporting contract administration, and maintaining robust financial controls. Working alongside the Contracts Manager and Head of Investment, you’ll ensure accurate programme updates for senior stakeholders, contributing to strategic planning and performance reporting.

With a background in construction, quantity surveying or commercial management, ideally within a social housing or regulated environment, you’ll bring expert knowledge, clear communication, and a solutions-driven mindset to ensure the organisation maximises impact and delivers quality outcomes for residents.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Commercial and Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Lead the commercial management of cyclical and planned investment projects across the business

• Manage financial and contractual arrangements with internal and external contractors

• Prepare tender documents, including bills of quantities and schedules of work, to ensure robust pricing frameworks for procurement

• Oversee procurement activities for investment and asset delivery, ensuring long-term value and compliance with procurement regulations

• Monitor and track project expenditure, including producing cash flow forecasts, reviewing performance data, and identifying financial irregularities early

• Support monthly and strategic reporting for senior leadership and governance forums, including SMT and EMT

• Manage designated budgets, ensuring value for money is achieved through strong commercial oversight and proactive budget control

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB (or working towards)

• Extensive experience in commercial management and contract administration using various forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT)

• A strong commercial and financial track record, ideally gained within the housing or construction sector

• Experience in managing procurement, contract delivery, and dispute resolution processes with confidence and attention to detail

• The ability to produce clear, well-structured specifications, tenders, and contract documentation to support a range of projects using procedural procurement methods, while ensuring compliance with current British Standards, Codes of Practice, and relevant regulations

• Excellent reporting skills – capable of producing well-structured, insightful reports that inform strategic decision-making

• Ability to read technical documentation such as engineering drawings, specifications, method statements and risk assessments

• Clear and articulate communicator, both written and verbal, with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confident working with or learning new procurement and contract management systems

• A strong understanding of financial planning, risk management and regulatory compliance in a multi-stakeholder environment

• A hands-on approach to leadership, with the ability to motivate and develop your team to deliver consistently high performance

BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Investment in your learning and development

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13694

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