Commercial Manager / QS

Elevate (United Kingdom); Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects are partnering with a housing provider to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager/QS for our Planned works team. You will oversee commercial control and value for money across housing and corporate property projects.

The role requires strong experience in quantity surveying or commercial management, with a degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying desirable. A leadership element is involved in a small team and procurement strategy input.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong experience in quantity surveying or commercial management, with a degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal Quantity Surveyor, ensuring Planned & Major projects are delivered within budgets and contractual frameworks.
• Lead cost planning, tender preparation, valuations, and final accounts.
• Manage contractor performance and risk, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Lead a small professional team and contribute to procurement strategies.
• Experience in quantity surveying or commercial management with a Quantity Surveying qualification desirable.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Tendering

Cost planning

Budget control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a registered provider of affordable housing and Registered Social Landlord, to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager / QS to their busy Planned works team. You will be overseeing commercial control and value for money across various housing and corporate property projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the principal Quantity Surveyor, ensuring Planned & Major projectsare delivered within budgets and contractual frameworks.
• Leading cost planning, tender preparation, valuations, and final accounts.
• Managing contractor performance and risk, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Leading a small professional team and contributing to procurement strategies.
• This role requires strong experience in quantity surveying or commercial management, with a degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying desirable