senior quantity surveyor / commercial manager.

Role Overview:

A well-established main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join their Central London office. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a major project across the life sciences, commercial, education, and leisure sector, with values ranging from £50 million to £200 million.

This is a key role requiring expertise in both pre-construction and full project lifecycle management, ideally on high-value, complex new build, refurbishment, and fit-out schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial reports and cost forecasts

• Budget management and commercial risk control

• Advising on contract and commercial strategy

• Leading client and stakeholder engagement

• Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution

• Assessing compensation events and payment applications

• Reviewing and managing subcontractor and supplier performance

• Mentoring junior commercial staff

Preferred Experience:

• Delivery of projects valued between £50m-£200m

• Experience with PCSA (Pre-Construction Services Agreement)

• Strong understanding of full project lifecycles

• Proficiency in NEC and/or JCT contracts

• Sector experience in life sciences, commercial, education, and leisure projects

Start Date: ASAP

If you're interested in this role or exploring other opportunities as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, please contact:

Gareth Jeffrey
0203 680 0650

Randstad CPE 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 more than 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.

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