Senior Quantity Surveyor

East West Connect Ltd; Northolt; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Connect Ltd is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial and financial management of medium to large projects, driving profitability, cost control, risk management and contractual compliance. You will lead procurement, contract administration, valuations, variations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts while coaching the commercial team.

The role requires strong knowledge of contracting, budgeting and a proactive approach to stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating, commercial management and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender, procurement and commercial strategies.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control and financial reporting

Procurement and supply chain

Contract administration and negotation

Risk and opportunity management

Leadership, coaching & stakeholder mgm

Analytical, communication & organiz.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCOPE

Accountable for the commercial and financial management of medium to large projects, ensuring profitability, cost control, risk management and contractual compliance. Provides commercial leadership across procurement, contract administration, valuations, variations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts, while leading, coaching and developing commercial team members to enhance performance and capability. Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, supports business growth by identifying commercial opportunities, and promotes high standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance across all activities.

SCOPE

Accountable for the commercial and financial management of medium to large projects, ensuring profitability, cost control, risk management and contractual compliance. Provides commercial leadership across procurement, contract administration, valuations, variations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts, while leading, coaching and developing commercial team members to enhance performance and capability. Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, supports business growth by identifying commercial opportunities, and promotes high standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

PRE-CONTRACT

• Develop tender, procurement and commercial strategies.
• Prepare project preliminaries, staffing plans and cost estimates.
• Review programmes and critical path activities.
• Manage subcontract procurement, ensuring best value, clear scope definition and contractual protection.

POST CONTRACT

• Deliver commercial strategies to achieve project financial targets.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow, risks and opportunities.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations, EOTs, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor project performance, subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Lead negotiation and agreement of variations, ensuring full entitlement recovery.
• Support estimating, tender reviews and value engineering initiatives.

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating, commercial management and construction contracts.
• Understanding of MEP, construction and fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of relevant industry legislation, standards and best practice.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members.

Key Skills

• Commercial management, cost control and financial reporting.
• Procurement and supply chain management.
• Contract administration and negotiation.
• Risk and opportunity management.
• Leadership, coaching and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management software.

Other Skills

• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Flexibility to work occasional agreed out-of-hours requirements.
• Commitment to Company policies, procedures, and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.