Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead\n\nHigh-Rise, £Multi-Million City Centre Development\nLocation: City Centre\nSalary: Competitive + Comprehensive Package\nContract Type: Permanent\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nI am recruiting on behalf of a major Main Contractor delivering a flagship, high-value £multi-million high-rise development in the heart of the city centre. This is a landmark scheme with significant complexity, challenging logistics, and the opportunity to showcase your expertise on a project that will define the skyline for decades to come.\n\nAs Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, leading a dedicated commercial team and ensuring robust commercial control throughout the build.\n\nThis is a long-term project with substantial pipeline beyond—ideal for someone seeking stability, influence, and progression within a top-tier contractor.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Lead the commercial function on a high-rise, city-centre project from pre-construction through to final account.\n\n * \n\n Manage, develop and mentor commercial team members.\n\n * \n\n Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and contractual compliance.\n\n * \n\n Ensure accurate forecasting, cost planning, reporting and risk management.\n\n * \n\n Drive value engineering opportunities and maintain tight financial control.\n\n * \n\n Liaise closely with the project leadership team, client, designers and external stakeholders.\n\n * \n\n Navigate the logistical and operational challenges unique to complex city-centre high-rise construction.\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are seeking a commercially strong leader with the confidence and capability to run a major project of this scale.\n\nEssential experience includes:\n\n * \n\n Proven track record as a Managing QS, Senior QS stepping up, or Commercial Lead on high-rise or large-scale mixed-use schemes.\n\n * \n\n Experience delivering complex builds within tight, built-up city-centre environments.\n\n * \n\n Strong contractual knowledge (NEC / JCT).\n\n * \n\n Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.\n\n * \n\n Ability to lead teams, build relationships, and make commercially astute decisions.\n\nWhat’s On Offer\n\n * \n\n Long-term involvement on a signature project.\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary & benefits package.\n\n * \n\n Opportunity to join a contractor known for quality delivery and employee development.\n\n * \n\n A senior role with strategic influence and career progression