Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Think Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in Leeds is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to oversee high-spec interior fit-out projects. This senior role offers a defined progression plan to directorship within 1-2 years, providing opportunities for significant influence in company growth.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Defined pathway to directorship

Opportunity to influence company direction

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Background in interior fit-out, drylining, or similar fields.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of interior fit-out projects nationwide.
• Prepare and manage cost plans and valuations.
• Provide guidance to junior QSs and estimators.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Location: Leeds (with national travel)
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist contractor delivering commercial interior fit-out and building completion services nationwide. With a current turnover of 12M and ambitious plans for regional growth, they are focused on strengthening their base in Yorkshire while continuing to deliver high-quality projects across the North East, Edinburgh, the South of England, and beyond.

Their office team includes 20 staff, comprising estimators, quantity surveyors, and project professionals from a variety of specialist construction backgrounds. One of the current directors began their journey with the business as an apprentice joiner 20 years ago, showcasing a strong internal culture of career progression and development.

Role Overview
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and forward-thinking Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in the next phase of their growth. This is a senior-level appointment with a defined progression plan to directorship within 1-2 years.

The successful candidate will be a key commercial lead, working closely with the existing directors (who are primarily operationally focused) and supporting the business's strategic growth plans. You'll oversee commercial delivery across multiple interior fit-out and specialist construction projects, while also helping to establish a stronger footprint in the Yorkshire market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of high-spec interior fit-out and refurbishment projects nationwide
• Prepare and manage cost plans, valuations, variations, and tender returns
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QSs and estimators
• Drive value engineering and commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise effectively with site teams, clients, and suppliers
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to strategic business planning
• Support regional business development efforts in the Yorkshire area

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager in a relevant sector
• Background in interior fit-out, drylining, building fabric, or a parallel specialist subcontracting field
• Commercially astute with a leadership mindset and strategic approach
• Clear ambition and capability to move into a directorship within 1-2 years
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: 60,000- 70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Defined pathway to directorship within 1-2 years
• Opportunity to join a close-knit leadership team and influence company direction
• Strong pipeline of projects with a respected, growing business