Senior Contracts & Commercial Lead - High-End Residential

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Pension

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on high-end residential projects near Salisbury. You will oversee budgets, procurement, valuations and final accounts, working with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, clients and consultants to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires proven QS experience in main contracting or restoration, a relevant degree, strong knowledge of JCT contracts, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential or restoration sectors.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and construction commercial management.
• Experience managing costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, costs, risks and commercial reporting.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and manage client applications, variations and commercial submissions.
• Ensure compliance with JCT contracts and company procedures.
• Provide commercial guidance to Contracts and Site Managers.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify risks on each project.
• Lead value-engineering and procurement initiatives to improve value and profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Mentor and support Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Valuations & final accounts

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on high-end residential projects near Salisbury. You will oversee budgets, procurement, valuations and final accounts, working with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, clients and consultants to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires proven QS experience in main contracting or restoration, a relevant degree, strong knowledge of JCT contracts, and a proactive, collaborative approach.