Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Roofing)
Location: Central London Office (with site visits across Greater London)
Salary: £75,000 £90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package (Dependant on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role We are seeking a commercially astute and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of high-value roofing and cladding packages across London. In this dual-capability role, you will take full ownership of the commercial lifecycle from pre-construction procurement and robust contract negotiation through to final accounts. As a senior member of the team, you will protect business margins, mitigate contractual risk, and play a strategic role in expanding our footprint in the London commercial market.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management: Oversee all project costs, prepare accurate monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), manage cash flow forecasting, and optimize project profitability.
- Contract Administration: Manage JCT and NEC subcontracts, ensuring strict compliance, managing variations, and mitigating commercial risks.
- Procurement & Tendering: Lead the procurement of sub-contractors and materials, analyzing commercial bids to secure competitive terms.
- Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary commercial point of contact for main contractors and clients, leading negotiations for final accounts, variations, and valuations.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and support assistant/junior quantity surveyors, fostering a high-performance commercial culture.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Industry Experience: A proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager specifically within the roofing, cladding, building envelope, or specialist sub-contracting sectors .
- Project Delivery: Demonstrated success managing packages ranging from £500k to £5m+.
- Contractual Knowledge: Deep expertise in JCT and NEC contract suites , with strong dispute resolution and negotiation skills.
- Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable (RICS accreditation is a plus).
- Location: Based within commutable distance of Central London and willing to visit live project sites across the city.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive base salary (£75k - £90k basic)
- Travel allowance /company car option
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