Senior Managing Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Leader

Building Careers UK Ltd; Liverpool; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

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Excellent Benefits Package

Long-term career opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on development projects. You will oversee approximately 10 QS professionals and manage a portfolio worth around £40m per year, ensuring financial control and robust contract management.

The role reports to the Commercial Director and requires a strong track record in leadership, commercial strategy, and delivering solid outcomes on complex construction schemes.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with significant management responsibility.
• Strong background in construction and development projects.
• Experience managing and developing a commercial or quantity surveying team.
• Track record of overseeing significant project values and financial performance.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial management, estimating and quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Experience managing CVRs, management accounts, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement, contract administration and final accounts.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification, ideally degree level or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, including chairing month-end commercial meetings.
• Oversee project financial performance, forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments and management accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting to the Commercial Director and Senior Leadership Team.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and business plan targets.
• Identify commercial opportunities, manage financial risks and protect the company's contractual position.
• Support the preparation of project budgets, valuations, invoices and wider commercial documentation.
• Oversee cash flow management, applications for payment and the recovery of outstanding payments.
• Oversee the administration of main contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure contractual arrangements reflect the original tender submissions and agreed commercial terms.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payment processes, variations and final accounts.
• Oversee main contract final accounts, promoting effective relationships and avoiding disputes wherever possible.
• Ensure contractual notices, payments and commercial procedures are managed appropriately.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to project and pre-construction teams.
• Manage and lead the quantity surveying team, comprising approximately 10 staff.
• Ensure appropriate commercial resource is allocated across projects.
• Carry out performance reviews, identify development requirements and support staff progression.
• Coach and mentor team members, encouraging professional development and progression towards relevant qualifications.
• Promote a positive, professional and commercially focused working culture.
• Maintain regular communication with the team and provide clear leadership and direction.
• Form part of the senior commercial leadership team.
• Provide regular financial and commercial updates to senior management.
• Support business planning, commercial strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and key business partners.
• Contribute to business growth and the development of new client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Commercial awareness

CVR & forecasting

Contract administration

Budgeting & cost control

Team development

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Project leadership

Educación

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Finance systems

Descripción del empleo

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on development projects. You will oversee approximately 10 QS professionals and manage a portfolio worth around £40m per year, ensuring financial control and robust contract management.

The role reports to the Commercial Director and requires a strong track record in leadership, commercial strategy, and delivering solid outcomes on complex construction schemes.