Senior Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Lead – Luxury Fit-Out

Catering; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Catering in Sevenoaks is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Manager to lead the Contracts Department and drive commercial performance across luxury fit-out, hospitality and residential projects.

You will oversee contract administration, client negotiations and risk management while mentoring the wider commercial team to deliver profitable outcomes and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience within specialist subcontracting, high-end fit-out, interiors or decorative finishes.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Previous experience leading commercial teams and developing staff.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and contract administration skills.
• Strong financial reporting and cost management experience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Contracts Department, guiding Contracts Managers and commercial support teams.
• Oversee commercial performance across multiple live projects.
• Review and negotiate client contracts, managing contractual risk.
• Manage applications for payment, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Monitor project profitability, cash flow and WIP.
• Review commercial performance alongside senior leadership.
• Support cash collection and resolve commercial disputes.
• Approve subcontract procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and departmental procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Catering in Sevenoaks is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Manager to lead the Contracts Department and drive commercial performance across luxury fit-out, hospitality and residential projects.

You will oversee contract administration, client negotiations and risk management while mentoring the wider commercial team to deliver profitable outcomes and strong client relationships.