Senior QS - Developer
16 hours ago
Middlesbrough
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Commercial Director Designate) Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (DOE) Benefits: Excellent package + discretionary bonus Location: Middlesbrough Area The Opportunity If you are a Senior QS or perhaps a Commercial Manager who sees themselves capable of becoming a Commercial Director within the next 5 years, we have a role that can genuinely offer that progression. This role is a succession plan for a Commercial Director who will be retiring within 5 years. So this isn't something that "might" happen like some other roles - it will happen because there will always be a need for a Commercial Director. The business are a growing developer who are well capitalised and looking to add third party capital to aid that growth. They are involved in various sectors such as industrial, commercial, PBSA, and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors. This is an exceptional career move for someone looking to shape a commercial function and leave a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee all commercial activities across multiple live projects from pre‑construction to final account., • Formulate, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost‑to‑complete assessments to ensure projects remain financially controlled., • Take ownership of procurement processes, tendering, subcontractor packages, valuations, and cost reporting., • Manage and engage with subcontractors, including handling contractual matters, disputes, variations, and commercial challenges as they arise., • Provide robust commercial governance, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated effectively., • Work closely with project managers, design teams, and wider stakeholders to drive value engineering and deliver cost efficiency., • Prepare, maintain, and update accurate commercial documentation, financial reports, and progress forecasts., • Advise senior leadership on commercial performance, strategic opportunities, and potential improvements., • Represent the business professionally in negotiations and high‑level commercial discussions. Ideal Candidate • Background: Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager with strong main contractor experience (essential)., • Sector Experience: Industrial, commercial, PBSA, and/or BTR project exposure., • Deep commercial and contractual knowledge with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects concurrently., • Strong in cost planning, budget management, forecasting, and commercial reporting., • Confident dealing with subcontractors and resolving contractual matters efficiently and professionally., • Highly ambitious, driven, and motivated by career progression toward a senior leadership/director position., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. What’s on Offer • £70,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience., • Excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus., • Genuine progression to Commercial Director within 5 years., • Real opportunity to influence and shape the commercial strategic direction of the business., • A supportive, forward-thinking environment that rewards high performance and long‑term commitment.