Senior Commercial Lead - High-Value Design & Build

Sisk Group; Deutschland; Remote; USD 87,014 - 120,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development

Much more

Job summary

Sisk Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee full commercial management on major projects. You will lead commercial strategy, manage budgets, procurements, and contract performance while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance across disciplines.

Join a family-owned business with global reach, delivering value and innovation. The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management and proactive reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Training in commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law.
• Training in leadership, delegation, presentation and communication skills.
• Training in behavioural-based safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected.
• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations.
• Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records.
• Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including traditional, design and build, and projects above €5m to €15m.
• Maintain and update project risk and opportunity registers.
• Monitor for changes, implement mitigation measures and manage opportunities to enhance project outcomes.
• Manage claims and disputes, including preparation of records, formulation of arguments and representation to stakeholders.
• Manage, mentor and oversee junior commercial staff including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Provide training, guidance and supervision on measurement, reporting and commercial procedures.
• Support performance reviews and development planning in line with company standards.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Ensure accurate commercial reporting in line with company valuation policy.
• Maintain independent review and oversight of cost value reconciliations.
• Support pre-construction teams with commercial input during tenders and two-stage procurement processes.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on commercial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Interpret and apply contract law to ensure compliance and protect the company’s position.
• Provide detailed advice on contract conditions, including NEC and JCT forms.
• Draft contractual correspondence and sensitive reports for issue to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead procurement, negotiation and management of complex subcontract agreements.
• Advise on and manage bonds, warranties, guarantees, insurances and letters of intent.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project partners on commercial matters.
• Support negotiations to secure commercially acceptable outcomes.
• Build and maintain professional relationships to support long-term business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Training in commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law

Training in leadership, delegation, presentation and communication skills

Training in behavioural-based safety and risk management

Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent

CPD in legislation, industry trends and advanced commercial management practices

Job description

Sisk Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee full commercial management on major projects. You will lead commercial strategy, manage budgets, procurements, and contract performance while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance across disciplines.

Join a family-owned business with global reach, delivering value and innovation. The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management and proactive reporting to senior management.