At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pre-construction commercial functions and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and influence key commercial strategies.
- Why this job: Shape project success and drive financial excellence in a growing division.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quantity Surveying with strong leadership and financial management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the pre-construction commercial function across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial governance, and ensuring the integrity of budgeting, cost planning, and CVR reporting across the division. You will play a critical role in shaping early-stage project success, influencing procurement strategy, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Leadership & Governance
- Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all projects.
- Own and oversee divisional budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasting.
- Establish and maintain robust commercial processes, controls, and reporting standards.
- CVR & Financial Management
- Take full accountability for the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process across the pre-construction portfolio.
- Ensure timely, accurate reporting of cost position, risks, opportunities, and forecast outcomes.
- Challenge assumptions, cost movements, and commercial risks to protect business margins.
- Provide clear financial reporting and insight to senior leadership.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
- Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.
- Ensure appropriate resource allocation and workload balance across projects.
- Cost Planning & Pre-Construction Support
- Lead the development and validation of detailed cost plans and budgets.
- Support bid and tender processes, ensuring competitive and commercially sound submissions.
- Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation strategies.
- Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to ensure alignment between scope and budget.
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Oversee pre-construction procurement strategies and package scoping.
- Support early supply chain engagement to inform pricing, risk management, and buildability.
- Ensure compliance with procurement governance and commercial best practice.
- Risk & Opportunity Management
- Identify, manage, and report commercial risks and opportunities across all schemes.
- Ensure risk allowances, contingencies, and commercial positions are robust and defensible.
- Support mitigation strategies to protect cost certainty and programme outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key commercial interface with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
- Present commercial updates and financial positions to senior stakeholders.
- Support collaborative working across design, construction, and operational teams.
About You
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within pre-construction.
- Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning, and budget management.
- Experience managing and developing commercial teams.
- Skilled in commercial strategy, risk management, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Experience within construction, cladding remediation, or main contracting is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a critical commercial function within a growing division.
- Clear career progression and leadership exposure.
- A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
If you are a commercially astute leader looking to take ownership of pre-construction financial performance and drive excellence across a portfolio of projects, we would love to hear from you.
Lead Quantity Surveyor in Kent employer: United Infrastructure Ltd
United Infrastructure Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Warrington, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and career progression. With a strong commitment to compliance and best HR practices, the company provides generous benefits such as 26 days of holiday, a car allowance, and a health cash plan, making it an attractive choice for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the energy infrastructure sector.
