Managing Quantity Surveyor
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Reporting to the Commercial Director and managing a team of circa 10 commercial professionals, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing our commercial position across a £40m annual programme, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with our target surplus. As a key member of the Senior Commercial Team, this is a high-profile leadership opportunity to influence strategy, drive performance and support the delivery of high-quality homes and sustainable communities.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Leading and developing the Quantity Surveying team, creating a high-performance culture and supporting professional growth and succession planning
- Taking ownership of the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, providing clear and accurate financial reporting, forecasts and cost to complete positions
- Driving strong commercial governance, cashflow management and cost control across multiple construction and development projects
- Ensuring robust contract administration across main contracts and sub-contracts (including JCT / NEC), protecting the companys commercial position at all times
- Overseeing the final account process, promoting proactive relationship management and dispute avoidance
- Supporting the Commercial Director in resource planning, business planning and the delivery of financial targets
- Providing strategic commercial insight to pre-construction and operational teams to inform future tenders and improve performance
- Acting as a visible and credible member of the leadership team, influencing key stakeholders and contributing to business growth and continuous improvement
- Embedding best practice in health & safety, risk management, financial controls and commercial procedures
What We Are Looking For:
- A professionally qualified Quantity Surveyor (degree or equivalent NVQ Level 6 or above) with significant experience in a senior commercial leadership role
- Strong working knowledge of construction contracts (JCT and/or NEC) and proven experience managing commercial performance across a complex project portfolio
- A track record of leading, motivating and developing high-performing commercial teams
- Experience within social housing, planned works, or development environments is desirable
- Demonstrable experience of delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cashflow and achieving commercial targets
- A confident communicator and negotiator, able to influence at senior level and build long-term relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
- A strategic thinker who can balance risk and reward while driving continuous improvement and innovation
- A collaborative leader with the credibility and presence to operate as part of a senior management team
- Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the region
- Health & Safety qualification or working towards is desirable
Interview Process:
- Candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our Stonebridge office on Thursday 12th March 2026. The selection process will include a competency-based interview and a presentation. Full details of the presentation brief will be provided to shortlisted candidates upon invitation to interview. xbpsjku
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
- Right to work verification
- Qualification certificate check
- 2x Completed references
- OH Health Questionnaire Fit For Work
- DBS check (if required for role)
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&Cs
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
REF-227 242
- Location:
- Birkenhead
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction And Property
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