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.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits
- 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
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Job Overview
- 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
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Requirements
- 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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