Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager - Commercial Fit Out

Henley Chase; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

4% employer pension contribution

25 days leave + holidays

Pool car / mileage expenses

Job summary

Henley Chase in Market Harborough seeks an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor / Project Commercial Manager to own commercial operations across its projects from pre‑order to final account.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage valuations, variations, procurement, subcontractor payments and final accounts while improving commercial processes and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager in construction.
• Proven ability to manage valuations, variations and final accounts independently.
• Experience dealing with clients, client-side QS and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Own valuations across live projects and manage final accounts.
• Lead variations, procurement, and subcontractor payments.
• Coordinate with Contracts Managers and Finance on payments and reporting.
• Improve commercial processes and supply chain performance.

Skills

Valuations management

Commercial management

Client liaison

Job description

Lead Quantity Surveyor / Project Commercial Manager

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Benefits: Performance-related bonus of up to 20% of basic salary, 4% employer pension contribution, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a pool car or mileage expenses for site travel.

Job Overview

An established commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor / Project Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercial operations across its projects.

Reporting directly to the Director, you will establish and manage commercial controls across the business, overseeing valuations, variations, procurement, subcontractor payments and final accounts. This is a hands‑on position offering significant autonomy, with responsibility for projects from pre‑order through to final account.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening commercial processes, improving supply chain performance and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of valuations across all live projects, escalating final accounts and matters requiring senior authorisation where necessary.
• Manage key client accounts, establish commercial terms and agree attendance requirements.
• Monitor tender outcomes, record feedback and communicate client requirements to estimating and design teams.
• Establish and oversee variation management procedures across all projects.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers to ensure variations are properly recorded, valued, approved and reported.
• Prepare, review and agree subcontractor valuations and payment notices.
• Liaise with the Finance Commercial Manager to manage payment runs, resolve disputed invoices and monitor retentions and payment dates.
• Support the implementation of 30-day end-of-month payment terms across the supply chain where appropriate.
• Review procurement and buying processes to improve efficiency, control costs and secure value for money.
• Coordinate plant, equipment and material orders with project and administrative teams.
• Establish labour purchase order approval limits in conjunction with Contracts Managers and the Director.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within construction, commercial fit-out or interiors.
• Proven ability to manage valuations, variations and final accounts independently.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, client-side Quantity Surveyors and subcontractors.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time office attendance during the three-month probationary period.
• Hybrid working may be available following successful completion of probation, subject to agreement.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus of up to 20% of basic salary, linked to agreed individual and company KPIs.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pool car or mileage expenses for business travel