At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pre-construction commercial functions and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
- Company: Join a growing division at United Infrastructure with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape project success and drive financial excellence across diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Proven Quantity Surveying experience and strong leadership skills required.
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'd love to hear from you.
This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday from our Nepicar Park Office. Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry. Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets.
As a business, United Infrastructure prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Dartford employer: unitedinfrastructure
Unitedinfrastructure is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets excellence in property services. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement, alongside a supportive culture that values teamwork and safety. Our competitive benefits package and focus on delivering high-quality projects make us an attractive choice for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
