Banbury | Permanent
Up to £100,000 (higher for the right CM experience) + Benefits
Be part of the UK's biggest infrastructure story.
HS2 is one of the most ambitious construction projects Europe has seen in a generation and our client, a top-tier main contractor, needs a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor (or Commercial Manager, for the right person) to help deliver it.
You'll sit at the heart of the commercial team, working hand-in-hand with operations to protect margins, manage risk, and secure every pound of contractual entitlement on a scheme with national significance. Strong performers with the right experience will have a clear route to step up into a Commercial Manager role.
What You'll Be Doing
Championing a safety-first mindset across a high-profile site
Keeping the project on the right side of legal, contractual, and company standards
Reading the contract inside out - spotting risk and opportunity before they become problems
Building a watertight paper trail to back every entitlement
Driving applications for payment and variations through to approval
Owning subcontract accounts from appointment to final account
Delivering commercial reporting that gives leadership real visibility
Leading final account negotiations directly with the client
(CM-level) Taking the reins on commercial strategy and leading the wider teamWhat You'll Bring
Solid QS experience
MEP background a strong plus
A proven NEC and infrastructure track record
Degree or HNC, or equivalent hands-on experience
A track record managing change and subcontract accounts
Confident working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts
Commercial Manager-level candidates are actively encouraged to apply - and rewarded accordinglyThe Package
Up to £100,000 basic (negotiable for CM experience)
£300/month car allowance
London Travel Allowance up to £10,000
Project bonus scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension - up to 8% employer contribution
Private healthcare
24/7 employee assistance programme
Flexible benefits and discounts
Personal development programmeWant in on HS2? Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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Salary description
£95000.00 - £100000.00 per year