Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Client-Side)

Hatched Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial / Quantity Surveying professional to manage procurement, contracts, and cost control for major projects. This hands-on role requires strong commercial acumen and involves overseeing strategic delivery across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, 6+ years' experience in cost management, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and insurance benefits

Company car

Hybrid working flexibility

Training and professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in cost management, procurement, and contract oversight.
• Professional qualification preferred (MRICS, MCIPS, CIOB).
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, and cost plans.
• Monitor project budgets, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead procurement strategies for subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
• Manage the full tendering process: RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, and contract awards.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and supplier agreements (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Oversee supplier pre-qualification, H&S, quality, and ESG compliance.
• Track payments, variations, final accounts, and manage commercial risk.
• Produce cost-to-complete analysis and financial performance reports.
• Support and visit project sites as required.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cost management

Procurement oversight

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional qualification (MRICS, MCIPS, CIOB)

Job description

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Commercial / Quantity Surveying professional to manage procurement, contracts, and cost control for major projects from the client’s perspective . This is a hands‑on, client‑side role, ideal for someone with strong commercial acumen who thrives in a project‑driven environment and enjoys overseeing strategic delivery across multiple teams.

Location :

UK – Hybrid working model : one week on‑site and one week working from home. Occasional travel to project sites across England. Applications from candidates based in Northern Ireland are also encouraged.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), and cost plans .
• Monitor project budgets, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead procurement strategies for subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
• Manage the full tendering process : RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, and contract awards.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and supplier agreements ( JCT, NEC, FIDIC ).
• Oversee supplier pre‑qualification, H&S, quality, and ESG compliance.
• Track payments, variations, final accounts, and manage commercial risk.
• Produce cost‑to‑complete analysis and financial performance reports.
• Support and visit project sites as required, representing the client’s interests.

What We’re Looking For :

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar .
• Professional qualification preferred ( MRICS, MCIPS, CIOB ).
• 6+ years’ experience in cost management, procurement, and contract oversight.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, with occasional travel in the UK / Europe.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension and insurance benefits
• Company car
• Hybrid working flexibility (up to 50% WFH)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

If you are a senior QS / commercial professional ready to take on an exciting client‑side role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic team and make an impact on major projects.