Senior Quantity Surveyor (13384)

The Opportunity

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to take ownership of a secured £38m project based in Northamptonshire.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving the commercial strategy from pre\-construction in 2026 through to site delivery in 2027 and beyond. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring strong financial performance, effective risk management and contractual compliance across the full project lifecycle.

What you will be doing

As Commercial Lead, you will:

• Lead the commercial function on a £38m secured scheme


• Manage pre\-construction commercial activities on a negotiated / two\-stage project


• Oversee cost planning, procurement strategy and risk management


• Administer and manage NEC contractual processes (essential)


• Ensure robust cost control, forecasting and financial reporting


• Lead main contract applications, variations, claims and final account strategy


• Drive sub\-contract procurement and commercial performance


• Manage and mentor a small commercial team (2–3 staff)


• Work closely with operational and senior leadership teams to protect project margin and mitigate risk


• Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required

This is a highly visible position requiring confidence, leadership and strong stakeholder engagement capability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor environment


• Demonstrable experience leading the commercial delivery of projects of similar scale and complexity


• Strong pre\-construction experience on negotiated or two\-stage schemes


• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)


• Experience using CEMAR and/or Sypro NEC contract management software (desirable)


• Strong financial reporting and forecasting capability


• Experience procuring major works packages


• A solid understanding of risk management and value engineering


• The ability to lead, mentor and develop commercial team members

Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary \+ car allowance


• Pension matched up to 8%


• 26 days’ holiday \+ long service \& flexible options


• Private medical, life assurance \& enhanced family leave


• Flexible working, paid professional fees \& extensive benefits

About Tilbury Douglas

We’re a leading UK construction and engineering company delivering major projects across health, infrastructure, defence and more. Proud Investors in Diversity Silver.

*BPSS clearance required. No sponsorship available*

Reference:13384
Security Clearance:BPSS \- Pre\-employment
Location:Coalville
Position Type:Full Time
Hours:40
Contract Type:Salaried \- Permanent

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