Overview
Senior Quantity Surveyor with a clear progression pathway into a Commercial Manager position. This role is part of a structured succession plan offering the opportunity to step into a leadership role within 6-12 months.
Location: North West
Salary: Excellent Salary & Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading façade and cladding contractor delivering complex envelope packages across commercial and industrial sectors. They have built a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-standing client relationships, with a strong pipeline of secured work.
The Role
This is a senior commercial role focused on managing façade and cladding projects while being developed into a future Commercial Manager. You will initially support the current Commercial Manager while taking ownership of key projects, with a clear transition into leadership responsibility over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial performance of multiple façade and cladding projects
- Take ownership of valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial targets and budgets
- Review and manage contracts across JCT, NEC and bespoke agreements
- Monitor project cash flow and financial performance
- Support commercial reporting, forecasting and risk management
- Work closely with operations, design and procurement teams
- Build strong working relationships with clients and main contractors
- Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team
- Gradually take on leadership responsibilities in preparation for Commercial Manager role
The Ideal Candidate
- Experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within façade, cladding or wider building envelope sector
- Strong understanding of contract forms including JCT and NEC
- Proven experience managing multiple projects commercially
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage variations effectively
- Commercially astute with strong financial awareness
- Looking to step into a Commercial Manager role within the next 12-18 months
- Able to travel to sites as required for client and project meetings
Why this role stands out
This is a rare opportunity to join a business with a genuine, structured succession plan in place. Rather than stepping into a fixed role, you are being brought in with a clear pathway to Commercial Manager, working closely with the current incumbent and gradually taking ownership of the commercial function. It offers long-term progression, stability and the chance to step into a leadership role within a well-established façade contractor.
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