Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead

PHD Modular Access; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading access provider in England is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead to oversee the commercial delivery of scaffolding projects. This role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and a proactive attitude. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial role within the construction sector and will mentor others, contributing to the team's success. The package includes a competitive salary based on experience and additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a QS or commercial role within scaffolding, access, or specialist construction.
• Experience leading commercial processes or teams.
• Ability to develop reporting tools and improve commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly CVRs live, accurate financial control with no surprises.
• Mentor and develop assistant and project surveyors.
• Support the Commercial Director in achieving targets.

Skills

Strong command of NEC, ICT, and bespoke contract forms

Advanced Excel, forecasting, and CVR skills

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and disciplined

Strong communicator and collaborator

Ownership mindset with attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead

Location: Office based in Uxbridge (UK-based, with potential for international project support)
Salary: Competitive depending on experience + benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About Us

PHD Access is an international award-winning scaffolding and access provider, with a strong focus on delivering innovative solutions that exceed client expectations. In our 35 plus years experience, we have worked on bespoke and high‑end projects in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Dubai and the Bahamas.

Our aim is to continuously uphold our unwavering commitment to health, safety, and sustainability standards. We aspire to set new benchmarks, lead by example, and inspire positive change within the construction sector. Our vision is not just about what we want to achieve; it s about setting a standard of excellence that the entire industry can look up to.

We are now seeking an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead is accountable for the commercial delivery of multiple access and scaffolding projects across the UK.

This is a high-impact role that combines technical expertise with leadership. The role ensures profitability, governance, and adherence to PHD s Commercial Excellence standards while fostering collaboration across operations and finance.

The successful candidate will act as a key guardian of margin, discipline, and client confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Delivery

• Deliver weekly CVRs live, accurate financial control with no surprises.
• Maintain proactive risk and margin tracking through regular project reviews.
• Ensure applications are submitted on time, built on verified site progress, and jointly reviewed with PM/CM.
• Uphold governance discipline: no uncertified values carried forward; month‑end closes on time.
• Lead proactive variation management.
• Manage subcontractor procurement.
• Own cash collection from submission to receipt.
• Participate in monthly commercial audits and close‑out reviews with the Commercial Director.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and develop assistant and project surveyors in line with PHD s Gold Standards.
• Drive collaboration between operations, finance, and site teams to ensure shared accountability.
• Foster a culture of responsiveness and precision promoting onsite presence and real‑time communication.
• Represent the commercial function at internal and client meetings, upholding PHD s professional reputation.

Strategic Contribution

• Support the Commercial Director in achieving departmental turnover, margin, and cash targets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across application, valuation, and reporting workflows.
• Contribute to lessons‑learned reviews and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Provide accurate commercial insight and forecasting to senior leadership.

About You

Essential

• Minimum 5+ years in a QS or commercial role within scaffolding, access, or specialist construction.
• Strong command of NEC, ICT, and bespoke contract forms.
• Advanced Excel, forecasting, and CVR skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and disciplined.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Ownership mindset with attention to both detail and overall outcomes.

Desirable

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience leading commercial processes or teams.
• Ability to develop reporting tools and improve commercial systems.

At PHD Access, commercial success is built on teamwork, transparency, and discipline. We reward those who take ownership, communicate clearly, and act with precision. Our Commercial Leads are not administrators, they are business partners driving performance, protecting margin, and elevating standards.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.