MOD Project Commercial Lead — Senior Quantity Surveyor

Smart 4 EPC; Reading; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£300 per month car allowance

Travel allowance

Project bonus scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contr.

Private healthcare

24/7 employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits and discounts

Personal development programme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC in Reading is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager for a high-profile MOD commercial build. The role includes ownership of commercial management on a high-profile MOD project and potential progression to Commercial Manager for the right candidate.

SC clearance is required or eligible. Salary is up to £95k (SQS) or £108k (CM) with benefits, plus a car allowance and various travel and development perks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in commercial/construction environments.
• Experience on MOD or secure/government projects is advantageous.
• SC Clearance required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processes including MOD security
• Understand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlements
• Prepare and submit applications, securing payment and variations
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account
• Monitor progress and provide accurate commercial reporting
• Support negotiation and settlement of the final account with the client
• For Commercial Manager level: overseeing the commercial team and strategy

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial management

MOD projects

SC Clearance

Education

Degree/HNC

Job description

Smart 4 EPC in Reading is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager for a high-profile MOD commercial build. The role includes ownership of commercial management on a high-profile MOD project and potential progression to Commercial Manager for the right candidate.

SC clearance is required or eligible. Salary is up to £95k (SQS) or £108k (CM) with benefits, plus a car allowance and various travel and development perks.