Senior Commercial Lead – Facades & Cladding

Build Force Talent UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Force Talent UK Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a rapidly growing contractor specialising in Facades & Cladding. The role is hybrid with responsibilities across design, procurement and delivery under one roof, offering a clear single point of accountability and a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will own the commercial performance of the division's contracts, lead on payments, variations and EOT, and present CVR commentary to senior

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience as a quantity surveyor, with a demonstrable track record at senior level.
• Contractor-side experience essential.
• Experience within the facade, cladding or specialist envelope sector, with a solid understanding of the technical and commercial dynamics specific to this type of work.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contract forms, including experience managing applications, variations and extensions of time under JCT frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage the full commercial cycle from contract award to final account, on both the client and supply chain sides simultaneously.
• Experience producing and presenting CVR reports to senior stakeholders, with the confidence to answer detailed commercial questions under scrutiny.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with high attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal - with the gravitas to represent the business commercially at Board level and the clarity to translate financial data into actionable management information.
• Experience working within an SME or similarly scaled contractor, with an understanding of the pace, pragmatism and breadth of responsibility that environment demands.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the commercial performance of the division's contract portfolio, managing both the supply chain and client-facing commercial obligations.
• Lead the monthly CVR cycle, presenting commentary to senior management and the Board.
• Manage applications for payment, variations and extensions of time with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee reporting and analysis to enable informed business decisions.
• Collaborate with Contracts Managers to maintain commercial governance across live contracts.

Education

MRICS / MCIOB

Tools

JCT contract forms

Job description

Build Force Talent UK Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a rapidly growing contractor specialising in Facades & Cladding. The role is hybrid with responsibilities across design, procurement and delivery under one roof, offering a clear single point of accountability and a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will own the commercial performance of the division's contracts, lead on payments, variations and EOT, and present CVR commentary to senior