QS​/Commercial Manager

Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Dartford
Up to £60,000

An established residential developer based in the Dartford area is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join its growing commercial team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in house building or residential development who is comfortable managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through to final account.

The successful candidate will work closely with the construction, commercial and senior management teams, taking responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of residential developments.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing project budgets, cost plans and commercial forecasts
Supporting estimating and pre-construction activities
Procuring subcontractors and suppliers
Preparing and issuing tender packages
Analysing subcontractor quotations and negotiating packages
Managing subcontractor accounts throughout the project lifecycle
Preparing and assessing valuations, variations and payment applications
Monitoring project costs against budget
Producing regular cost reports and forecasts
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Managing change control throughout the project
Supporting cash-flow forecasting
Agreeing subcontractor final accounts
Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to ensure projects remain commercially viable
Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
Strong residential development or house building experience
Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and commercial management
Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion
Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts
Good negotiation and communication skills
The ability to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function
Previous estimating experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Salary:
Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Location:

Dartford
Sector:
Residential / House building

This is a good opportunity for an experienced residential Quantity Surveyor looking to take greater commercial responsibility within an established developer.

If you have a strong house building background and would be interested in discussing the opportunity further, apply with your CV for more information