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With a strong pipeline of work and an established commercial function, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to provide senior commercial leadership, oversee its quantity surveying team and contribute to the continued success and growth of the organisation. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the senior commercial team, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the commercial quantity surveying team, alongside overseeing the financial and contractual performance of construction and development projects. You will lead a team of approximately 10 commercial professionals, overseeing financial management across a portfolio generating in the region of £40m annually. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, protecting the company's contractual interests, improving financial controls and ensuring projects deliver against business plan expectations. This position would suit an established Managing Quantity Surveyor or experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take on broader commercial leadership responsibility. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Financial Management Lead the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, including chairing month-end commercial meetings. Oversee project financial performance, forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments and management accounts. Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting to the Commercial Director and Senior Leadership Team. Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and business plan targets. Identify commercial opportunities, manage financial risks and protect the company's contractual position. Support the preparation of project budgets, valuations, invoices and wider commercial documentation. Oversee cash flow management, applications for payment and the recovery of outstanding payments. Contract & Subcontract Management Oversee the administration of main contracts and subcontract agreements. Ensure contractual arrangements reflect the original tender submissions and agreed commercial terms. Manage subcontractor procurement, payment processes, variations and final accounts. Oversee main contract final accounts, promoting effective relationships and avoiding disputes wherever possible. Ensure contractual notices, payments and commercial procedures are managed appropriately. Provide commercial guidance and support to project and pre-construction teams. Team Leadership & Development Manage and lead the quantity surveying team, comprising approximately 10 staff. Ensure appropriate commercial resource is allocated across projects. Carry out performance reviews, identify development requirements and support staff progression. Coach and mentor team members, encouraging professional development and progression towards relevant qualifications. Promote a positive, professional and commercially focused working culture. Maintain regular communication with the team and provide clear leadership and direction. Business & Senior Management Form part of the senior commercial leadership team. Provide regular financial and commercial updates to senior management. Support business planning, commercial strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and key business partners. Contribute to business growth and the development of new client relationships. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with significant management responsibility. Strong background in construction and development projects. Experience managing and developing a commercial or quantity surveying team. A track record of overseeing significant project values and financial performance. Extensive knowledge of commercial management, estimating and quantity surveying. Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC. Experience managing CVRs, management accounts, forecasting and cost control. Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement, contract administration and final accounts. Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification, ideally degree level or equivalent. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region. What's on Offer? Salary of £70,000 - £80,000, depending on experience. Additional company package. Senior position reporting directly to the Commercial Director. Responsibility for leading an established team of approximately 10 commercial professionals. Oversight of a substantial construction and development portfolio. Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and business performance. Long-term career opportunity within an established and growing organisation. Apply Today If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager looking for a senior commercial leadership position within the construction and development sector, we'd like to hear from you. Please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris, for a confidential discussion. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM Apply Building Careers UK Ltd Other Manufacturing 13 Reviews 152 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 51-250 About Us Building Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and property. Based in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector. As a sustainable and profitable people focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15 different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West. Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for our clients. “The quality of service we received was outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Managing Quantity Surveyor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Warrington (WA1), WA1 £65000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1), M1 £65000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Manchester, Greater Manchester, M50 3XP £500 - 550 per day 1 week ago Freelance Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Wigan (WN2), WN2 5TH £300 - 400 per day 2 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Warrington (WA1), WA1 £45000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 2 weeks ago Managing Quantity Surveyor VolkerWessels Uk Warrington (WA1), WA1 Negotiable 2 days ago Senior Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Newton-Le-Willows (WA12), WA12 £65000 - £85000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Vital Energi Ltd Guide, Blackburn (BB1), BB1 2LD Attractive Salary + Benefits 1 month ago Managing Quantity Surveyor SER (Staffing) Ltd Cheshire £75k - 87k per year + Car or car allowance + package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Mosside Caravan Park, Warrington (WA3), WA3 6BH £65k - 70k per year 4 days ago Managing Quantity Surveyor jobs Managing Quantity Surveyor jobs in Warrington, Cheshire Construction jobs Construction jobs in Warrington, Cheshire Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Warrington, Cheshire Jobs in Warrington, Cheshire Employers Agent jobs Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs Surveyor jobs Section Quantity Surveyor jobs Fit Out Quantity Surveyor jobs Me Quantity Surveyor jobs Associate Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor jobs Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs Building Surveyor jobs Surveying jobs Executive Quantity Surveyor jobs Junior Quantity Surveyor jobs Construction Management jobs Trainee Quantity Surveyor jobs Get hired. 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