Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - One North Quay (Life Science Facility)
Canary Wharf, London | Permanent
Up to £95k (SQS) / Up to £108k (CM) + Benefits

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a landmark life science facility at One North Quay, Canary Wharf.

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile life science build, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processes
• Understand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunities under a bespoke contract (similar in structure to JCT)
• Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlements
• Prepare and submit applications, securing payment and variations
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account
• Monitor progress and provide accurate commercial reporting
• Support negotiation and settlement of the final account with the client
• For CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial/complex build environments
• Experience working on life science, laboratory, or high-specification technical builds is highly advantageous
• Degree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experience
• Experience managing change and subcontract accounts
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts, or bespoke contracts based on JCT principles
• Candidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

• Salary negotiable, in line with similar senior commercial roles
• £300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)
• Travel allowance (details available from the hiring manager)
• Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Flexible benefits and discounts
• Personal development programme

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