Senior Quantity Surveyor — Lead Commercial

Global Highland Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Highland Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead and head the commercial department in the Greater London area. The role emphasizes robust cost control, accurate forecasting and effective management of contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior QS will guide junior commercial staff, support project teams, and ensure commercial risks and opportunities are identified and managed in line with objectives. Previous NEC3/NEC4 experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering and managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, change control and programme-related commercial matters.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT, SBCC, FIDIC and other standard forms of construction contract.
• Demonstrable experience of contract administration, variations, claims and change management.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for assigned projects from contract award through to final account.
• Monitor project financial performance, ensuring costs, revenue and margin are understood and effectively managed.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts and cost-value reconciliations.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to project and senior management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Support project teams in achieving agreed commercial and financial objectives.
• Review and understand contractual obligations, commercial terms and project-specific requirements.
• Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Ensure contractual notices, variations, change events and claims are identified and managed appropriately.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual records.
• Support the resolution of contractual and commercial issues and disputes.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews and provide clear information on commercial performance, risks and opportunities.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4

Cost forecasting

Contract administration

Subcontract procurement

Valuations & final accounts

Budgeting & reporting

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Global Highland Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead and head the commercial department in the Greater London area. The role emphasizes robust cost control, accurate forecasting and effective management of contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior QS will guide junior commercial staff, support project teams, and ensure commercial risks and opportunities are identified and managed in line with objectives. Previous NEC3/NEC4 experience is essential.