About the Client

Our client is a well-established SME contractor specialising in passive fire protection works, delivering high-quality, compliant solutions across the social housing sector. With a strong reputation for safety, quality, and delivery, they are experiencing continued growth and are now looking to strengthen their commercial leadership team.

Operating in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the business offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial processes, driving profitability, and supporting long-term client relationships.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-contract through to final account
• Take ownership of project financial forecasting, cashflow, and budget control
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Prepare and manage interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Manage variations, ensuring they are instructed, priced, and agreed in a timely manner
• Review subcontractor applications and ensure value for money across the supply chain
• Support tendering, estimating, and pricing activities across pre-construction and live projects
• Lead commercial reporting, providing regular updates on performance, risks, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience in quantity surveying within construction, ideally within social housing or FRA works
• Strong understanding of standard construction contracts
• Experience managing large-scale projects and full commercial lifecycle
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage cost, risk, and change
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting tools
• Experience working with Local Authorities or Registered Housing Providers (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary 60k-70k
• Opportunity to take a lead commercial role within a growing business
• Exposure to high-value, compliance-driven projects
• Collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Long-term career progression and opportunity to shape commercial strategy
• Company benefits package including pension and holidays