Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Manager / Managing QS

📍 W11, London (Site-Based)
💰 £85,000 – £105,000 + Package (DOE)
🏗️ £70m+ Refurb / Retrofit Scheme (Social Housing)

The Role — Straight Up

You’re not coming in to “support”.

You’re coming in to run the commercial function on a major London project.

You’ll lead a small team, take control of the numbers, deal with clients, and make sure the job lands properly — commercially and operationally.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Lead and manage a team (SQS & AQS level)

* Full commercial responsibility across the project lifecycle

* Subcontractor procurement & package management

* CVRs, cashflow, cost control & reporting

* Client, subcontractor & supplier negotiations

* Contract administration (JCT / NEC)

* Raising orders, valuations, payment certs

* Managing subcontract accounts end to end

* Issuing contractual notices correctly and on time

* Driving performance, standards, and accountability

What They Actually Want

* 10+ years in commercial / QS roles

* Strong Main Contractor background

* Experience running large-scale projects (£40m–£70m+)

* Confident leading teams (2–5 people)

* Solid understanding of JCT & NEC contracts

* Strong negotiator — not just technically good

* Comfortable being client-facing

Bonus points if you’ve worked in social housing / refurbishment.

The Type of Person

* Gets on with it

* Organised, commercially sharp, and accountable

* Good with people — clients, teams, supply chain

* Can handle pressure

* Knows how to run a job, not just report on one

The Setup

* Site-based role with flexibility where needed - Hybrid 1 day wfh

* Long-term, high-value project

* Proper backing from senior leadership

* Real autonomy — not micromanaged

Why This Is Worth a Look

Most roles at this level are the same:
Same wording. Same promises. Same reality.This one is different because you’re actually being trusted to own it....so great for personal development and carreer progression.

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