Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

A fast-growing contractor in the solar and renewables sector is seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor as part of a commercial team build that is at a very early stage. Backed by a £700m turnover group, with an excellent benefits package and clearly mapped progression routes, this is a genuine opportunity to get in early and build a long-term career as the business scales.

The business has achieved 142% growth over the past 12 months and has clear plans to grow from £17m turnover last year to £50m within the next three years. Following rapid expansion, the company continues to invest in its people, systems and delivery capability. You will join a lean, agile commercial team, working closely with the Commercial Manager, gaining hands-on exposure, structured mentorship and early responsibility in a high-growth environment.

• Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (DOE)
• 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Project bonus scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• 4 years death in service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Regular team and companywide social events
• Comprehensive in house and external training and development
• Access to Udemy and other training platforms
• Office facilities including stocked kitchen, shower, and gym
• Charity fundraising days
• Supportive, collaborative culture with clear progression pathways

• Provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects and support strategic decision making
• Own and improve monthly reporting, forecasting and margin protection processes
• Lead subcontract strategy including procurement, negotiation, valuations and final accounts
• Drive change control and commercial governance, ensuring consistency across projects
• Support contract administration and commercial risk management
• Work closely with operations to improve performance and reduce commercial leakage
• Mentor and support junior commercial staff as the team grows
• Help build a scalable commercial function, processes and best practice standards

• Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager within a contractor environment
• Strong track record managing reporting, forecasting, variations and final accounts
• Process-driven and proactive, able to prevent issues through strong governance and documentation
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating in a lean structure and helping build a team

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