Senior Commercial Lead – High-Rise City Centre Project

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead for a landmark high-rise project in the city centre. You will lead a dedicated commercial team and manage procurement, forecasting, and financial control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-rise developments and strong contractual knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with long-term career stability and progression within a top-tier contractor.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Long-term involvement on signature projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Managing QS, Senior QS stepping up, or Commercial Lead on high-rise or large-scale mixed-use schemes.
• Experience delivering complex builds within tight, built-up city-centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on a high-rise, city-centre project from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage, develop and mentor commercial team members.
• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, cost planning, reporting and risk management.
• Drive value engineering opportunities and maintain tight financial control.

Skills

Strong contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT)

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Team leadership

Commercially astute decision-making

Job description

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead for a landmark high-rise project in the city centre. You will lead a dedicated commercial team and manage procurement, forecasting, and financial control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-rise developments and strong contractual knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with long-term career stability and progression within a top-tier contractor.