Commercial Lead - Construction Consultancy

FindCore; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

CPD and professional-development 지원

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

FindCore is recruiting a Commercial Lead based in Glasgow with a Hybrid working model. The role involves leading pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying across a varied project portfolio for a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy.

The successful candidate will hold MRICS Chartership and a Degree in Quantity Surveying, with strong experience in JCT/NEC contracts and a track record of delivering multi-sector projects, client-facing and with excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered with a degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong pre- and post-contract QS experience.
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering projects across sectors.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a varied project portfolio.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and feasibility studies.
• Manage procurement exercises, tender documentation and tender analysis.
• Produce cost reports, valuations and payment recommendations.
• Maintain effective financial control throughout each project.
• Lead value engineering, risk management and change-control processes.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Manage projects from initial feasibility through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support their professional development.
• Contribute to business development and help secure new opportunities.

Skills

MRICS Chartered

Degree in QS

Pre/post-contract QS

JCT/NEC contracts

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Multi-project management

Driving licence

Public sector experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with the recruitment of a Commercial Lead.

Extremely exciting time to join a large company that has recently partnered with another major company.

Permanent position. This role will be based in Glasgow / Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a varied project portfolio.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and feasibility studies.
• Manage procurement exercises, tender documentation and tender analysis.
• Produce cost reports, valuations and payment recommendations.
• Maintain effective financial control throughout each project.
• Lead value engineering, risk management and change-control processes.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Manage projects from initial feasibility through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support their professional development.
• Contribute to business development and help secure new opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• MRICS Chartered status.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering projects across a range of sectors.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative and organised approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Public-sector project experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Highly Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing CPD and professional-development support.
• Further training and clear career-progression opportunities.
• Exposure to varied and high-profile projects.
• Modern Glasgow City Centre offices.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.