Commercial Lead (LSE)

Bouygues UK have a challenging opportunity for a Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team supporting recladding projects across London and the South East.  The primary location of this role will be at our head office, close to Waterloo station, although site visits will also be a key part of the role.  The Projects are around the London Region and are either at the negotiation stage or are just starting procurement.  Your base will be at the London Office (Waterloo) or from time to time on one of the live Projects, as well as working from home in line with Bouygues policy.

Bouygues UK, in partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)  will embark on a transformative redevelopment of Bankside House. The new 1,945-bed student residence, located at 24 Sumner Street, SE1 – just steps from Tate Modern and the heart of Bankside’s cultural district – will break ground in 2027 and is scheduled to open before September 2032. The scheme represents one of the largest purpose-built student accommodation developments in central London replacing the existing mid-century office conversion with a landmark piece of civic architecture. The project will deliver high-quality, affordable student living and create new public amenities for the Bankside community.

We ae now seeking a Commercial Lead to manage the commerical team on this project and reporting to the Project Director.

Essential

• Proven experience in a senior capacaity (Quantity Surveying) with a main contractor


• Preparing  monthly financial reports which accurately forecast the financial cost & activity utilising the company tools, procedures & rules


• Good commercial awareness with a focus on results


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and production of accurate work


• Demonstrate a solid understand/management of company reporting timetables, as well as key tools & procedures


• In depth Technical, Legal and Commercial knowledge


• MRICS or MCIOB


• Experience of managing and avoiding disputes


• Proactive and confident communicator & shares knowledge


• In depth experience working as a QS with a main contractor


• CPD

Accountabilities and key tasks:

• Preparation of accurate cost estimates


• Post-contract financial forecasting financial reporting & control


• Financial control of design management


• Sub-contract & consultant procurement


• Sub-contract & consultant management


• Client account management


• Management and development of project surveyors

Job Purpose and Scope:

• To lead commercial management over multiple projects or single large projects.


• To optimise projects’ net profitability and cash performance.


• Lead & manage & advise on matters relating to Client Contract & Value.


• Lead & manage the Procurement of Subcontractors and the Contractual & Financial management of Subcontractors


• Lead in the identification and management of risks and opportunities.


• Provide accurate reports and forecasts of activity and net margin, utilising company tools & procedures.


• Collaborate with the Production Director & keep the Commercial Director briefed on key issues and concerns.


• To recruit, develop and manage commercial team members

Why Bouygues

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.  Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. 

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days


• 2 paid volunteering days a year


• Pension scheme


• Life insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Generous share scheme


• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 (December 2025) billion and operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.