Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: DA2 6QH Stone Kent
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the pre-construction commercial function across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial governance, and ensuring the integrity of budgeting, cost planning, and CVR reporting across the division. You will play a critical role in shaping early-stage project success, influencing procurement strategy, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Governance
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Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all projects
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Own and oversee divisional budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasting
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Establish and maintain robust commercial processes, controls, and reporting standards
CVR & Financial Management
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Take full accountability for the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process across the pre-construction portfolio
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Ensure timely, accurate reporting of cost position, risks, opportunities, and forecast outcomes
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Challenge assumptions, cost movements, and commercial risks to protect business margins
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Provide clear financial reporting and insight to senior leadership
Team Leadership & Development
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Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors
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Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development
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Ensure appropriate resource allocation and workload balance across projects
Cost Planning & Pre-Construction Support
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Lead the development and validation of detailed cost plans and budgets
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Support bid and tender processes, ensuring competitive and commercially sound submissions
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Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation strategies
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Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to ensure alignment between scope and budget
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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Oversee pre-construction procurement strategies and package scoping
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Support early supply chain engagement to inform pricing, risk management, and buildability
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Ensure compliance with procurement governance and commercial best practice
Risk & Opportunity Management
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Identify, manage, and report commercial risks and opportunities across all schemes
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Ensure risk allowances, contingencies, and commercial positions are robust and defensible
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Support mitigation strategies to protect cost certainty and programme outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as a key commercial interface with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners
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Present commercial updates and financial positions to senior stakeholders
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Support collaborative working across design, construction, and operational teams
About You
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Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within pre-construction
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Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning, and budget management
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Experience managing and developing commercial teams
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Skilled in commercial strategy, risk management, and financial reporting
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Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
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Experience within [construction / cladding remediation / main contracting] is highly desirable