Managing Quantity Surveyor in Buntingford

A growing organisation is seeking a senior Commercial / Quantity Surveying Leader to provide commercial oversight, governance, and strategic support across multiple projects. The role involves leading commercial performance, managing risk, and developing a high-performing commercial team while working closely with project and operational stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership and governance across all projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial management.
• Deliver regular commercial updates and financial reports to senior leadership.
• Prepare accurate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, tracking revenue, costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure timely and accurate forecasting, budget control, and reporting of key commercial performance indicators.
• Escalate significant commercial risks and issues to senior leadership with clear recommendations.
• Support internal and external audits through the provision of accurate documentation and commercial insight.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of commercial or quantity surveying professionals.
• Set objectives, conduct one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and appraisals.
• Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects to balance workloads and priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with organisational values.
• Oversee commercial input into bids and tenders, ensuring financial viability and appropriate risk management.
• Manage the commercial performance of multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead the preparation and control of project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Carry out full contract administration duties, including variations, final accounts, and dispute resolution.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Oversee procurement activities, including approval of subcontract and material orders, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and the timely issue of contractual notices.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings, representing the organisation professionally.
• Review valuations and prepare cost reconciliation and profit reporting.
• Collaborate closely with project, commercial, and operational teams to support project delivery.
• Ensure commercial input aligns with project health and safety requirements.
• Conduct project and post-project reviews, driving continuous improvement through lessons learned.
• Maintain compliance with internal processes, systems, and data accuracy requirements.
• Promote and uphold health and safety standards for employees and third parties.
• Act as a professional representative of the business, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with data protection and information security standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing and managing teams.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management expertise.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial and contractual risk.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in enterprise project or commercial management systems and standard office software.
• Relevant professional accreditations aligned with the seniority of the role.
• Willingness to travel as required.