In brief
This senior commercial role involves managing the financial performance and contractual governance of a large-scale infrastructure project. The work focuses on leading commercial teams, overseeing cost reporting, and driving strategic delivery through effective procurement and risk management.
Best for
Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors with a background in major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Non-negotiable
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
What you need
Required
Commercial management
Clearly required in the listing
Team leadership
Clearly required in the listing
Subcontract procurement
Clearly required in the listing
Contractual knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Cost reporting
Clearly required in the listing
Stakeholder management
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Lead and manage commercial teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee project commercial performance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage procurement and negotiations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control commercial risks and changes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Mentor commercial staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“You'll be responsible for: Leading and managing the commercial team Overseeing the commercial performance of the project Managing cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Reviewing commercial risks and op…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Kent A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project in Kent. This is a senior commercial position, suited to someone who has experience managing significant project values, leading commercial teams and driving commercial performance across a complex infrastructure project. The Role As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take a lead role within the project commercial team, overseeing commercial performance and supporting the wider project leadership team. You'll be responsible for: Leading and managing the commercial team Overseeing the commercial performance of the project Managing cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Reviewing commercial risks and opportunities Leading subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations Managing change, variations and compensation events Ensuring effective cost control and commercial governance Supporting project strategy and delivery from a commercial perspective Managing client and subcontractor relationships Reviewing and challenging commercial performance across the project Mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors About You We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in major civils, infrastructure or complex engineering projects. You'll ideally have: Significant NEC experience Experience managing commercial teams A strong track record on major infrastructure projects Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge Experience managing change, risk and commercial reporting Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation experience The ability to operate at both project and strategic level Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills The Opportunity This is a chance to take a senior commercial position on a major infrastructure project in Kent, working alongside an established project team and having genuine influence over commercial strategy and delivery. If you're an experienced SQS looking for your next major project, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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