Commcerical Lead
Salary: 55-80k
Location: Kent
Housing Association
Overview
We are seeking an experienced commercial lead/Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background and relevant industry qualifications to lead a commercial team. The role requires excellent commercial awareness, strong reporting skills and the ability to lead procurement activities across multiple work packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all commercial aspects of social housing projects, including cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Produce and maintain Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Lead the procurement process, including tendering, bid analysis, negotiation and subcontract appointment.
- Prepare and analyse Bills of Quantities, schedules and tender documentation.
- Oversee commercial management maintenance and repairs.
- Manage subcontractor accounts including payments, variations, claims and final accounts.
- Support valuation processes, applications for payment, and contractual correspondence.
- Work closely with site teams across Kent/London and the commercial/technical teams based in head office.
- Ensure compliance with contract conditions, company procedure and relevant legislation.
- Monitor project costs versus budget, ensuring value engineering opportunities are identified and implemented.
- Contribute to risk management and maintain accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Strong background in construction with relevant Quantity Surveying qualifications (HNC/HND, BSc, or equivalent).
- Proven experience working on cladding, facades, EWI and brickslips.
- Experience working with CVRs, Bills of Quantities, procurement and subcontract management.
- Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work across site (London) and office (Dartford) environments.
- Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail.
- Competent in cost reporting, contract administration and project forecasting.
Commercial Lead
Salary: 55-80k
Location: Kent
Housing Association
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