Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Management - Roofing

Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Roofing & Infrastructure

Location: Surrey

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Recruitment Partner: SearchTech Recruitment

The Opportunity

SearchTech is working with a Leading Roofing & Infrastructure Contractor that is experiencing significant growth and working with some of the most respected names in the UK construction sector, including major Main Contractors.

The business operates across a diverse range of sectors including Commercial, Leisure, Industrial, Education, Retail and Public Sector, with a growing project portfolio and an expanding client base.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor with a background in Construction, Building Envelope or Roofing to take ownership of the commercial function across a portfolio of live projects.

This is a senior position within the business, offering significant autonomy and responsibility. The successful candidate will have full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of contracts from pre-construction through to final account, alongside developing and maintaining strong relationships with Main Contractors and key clients.

Key Responsibilities

Take full commercial ownership of allocated projects, including cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Prepare, submit and negotiate interim payment applications and variations.

Manage subcontractor procurement, orders and payments in accordance with contract terms.

Review contract documentation and identify commercial risks, opportunities and contractual obligations.

Produce accurate cost/value reconciliations and provide clear reporting on project performance and profitability.

Support the Estimating team with pricing, programme and commercial input during tendering and pre-construction.

Attend client and Main Contractor meetings as the commercial lead.

Work closely with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure strong commercial and operational alignment.

Manage project cash flow, retentions and final account settlements.

Maintain accurate commercial records, reporting and contractual documentation.

Identify opportunities to improve project margins and commercial performance.

Ensure contractual notices, variations and commercial entitlements are properly identified and managed.

Build and maintain strong relationships with Main Contractors, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within Construction, Building Envelope, Roofing or a closely related specialist contracting environment.

A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

RICS membership or working towards membership would be desirable.

Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Good knowledge of contract law, commercial risk management and contractual obligations.

Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Strong Main Contractor relationship management experience.

Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Experience using commercial/cost management software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A commercially driven approach combined with strong relationship-building skills.

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.

Generous annual holiday allowance.

Office closure over the Christmas period.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile construction and infrastructure projects.

Genuine opportunity for career progression within a growing specialist contractor.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist contractor and play a key role in the commercial success of the business.

You will have genuine ownership of your project portfolio, direct exposure to senior management and Main Contractors, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the organisation.

Equality & Inclusion

The employer is committed to providing an inclusive working environment and is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

SearchTech Recruitment is acting as the recruitment partner for this appointment.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact SearchTech