Location: Horley / Gatwick (Office & Site-Based)
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 DOE + Package
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Primarily based in the Horley office, with travel to project sites as required.
Responsibilities:
Commercial Leadership
* Take full ownership of live project commercial performance.
* Protect project margins and drive profitability across the business.
* Lead variation management and change control processes.
* Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial compliance.
* Maintain strong cash flow and commercial control across all projects.
* Deliver accurate commercial reporting to Board level.
Surveying Team Management
* Lead and manage a team of 2 Surveyors and 1 Commercial Administrator.
* Oversee monthly applications for payment.
* Manage cash flow processes, including payment and pay less notices.
* Conduct account reviews and client meetings.
* Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts.
Estimating & Pre-Construction Oversight
* Review tender documentation and contract orders.
* Ensure a clear understanding of commercial terms and contractual risks.
* Identify key risks, opportunities, and commercial red flags.
* Support alignment between estimating, pre-construction, and delivery teams.
Commercial Support to Estimating
* Oversee an Estimating Manager, 2 Estimators, and 1 Junior Estimator.
* Ensure consistency and accuracy across all tenders and estimates.
* Drive a robust commercial approach throughout pre-construction activities.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
* A background within construction, contracting, or related sectors.
* Experience managing both surveying and estimating teams/functions.
* Strong knowledge of contracts, commercial strategy, risk management, and financial control.
* Demonstrable leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience presenting commercial information at Board level.
* A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a focus on delivering results.
Benefits
Company car allowance
Bonus potential
Bupa private healthcare (after 3 months)
Pension scheme with employer contribution (after 3 months)
Travel expenses reimbursed for office and site travel
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£70000.00 - £85000.00 per year












