Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
📍Location: Hybrid (with some travel into London)
💰Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum (depending on experience)
🏗 Leading fire remediation contractor

We are seeking a commercially driven and experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join a specialist subcontractor delivering high-performance façade, glazing, and cladding solutions across the residential and commercial sectors. The company works with several of the UK’s leading main contractors, delivering technically complex, design-led packages throughout London and the South East.

A key focus of the role will be on external fire remediation projects, where the business plays a crucial part in helping ensure that buildings meet or exceed current fire safety regulations, and to help prevent a tragedy like the Grenfell Tower fire from ever happening again.

This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home, along with visits to sites and meetings in London as needed.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the commercial management of multiple façade and fire remediation projects from pre-construction to final account.

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Manage tendering, budgeting, forecasting, valuations, and cost reporting.

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Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, and performance.

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Ensure commercial compliance with project contracts (primarily JCT and NEC).

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Provide cost advice, risk analysis, and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle.

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Liaise with internal project teams, clients, and contractors to resolve commercial matters.

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Support strategic planning and decision-making at leadership level.

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Mentor and develop junior QS team members.

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Senior or Managing QS within the façades, cladding, or similar sectors.

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Knowledge of external fire remediation or recladding schemes. (Desirable)

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In-depth understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

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Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance standards post-Grenfell.

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Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

What’s on Offer

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Salary up to £120,000 (DOE)

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Hybrid working with flexible home/office balance

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Opportunity to deliver meaningful, safety-critical work with real-world impact

If you're interested in this excellent opportunity, then please apply with a copy of your CV, or get in touch with our commercial specialist Jane Fairhurst