Senior /Quantity Surveying Manager - Client Side

About the role

Our client is a project owner delivering major Data Centre and Institutional developments. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveying Manager to lead the commercial management function across a portfolio of high-value projects.

This is a senior client-side position requiring a commercially astute professional with extensive experience managing project costs, procurement strategies, contracts, and stakeholder relationships from project inception through completion.

The successful candidate will act as the client's commercial representative, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maximizing value and mitigating commercial risk.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and cost management activities across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement project cost control strategies, budgets, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations, and contractor appointments.
• Oversee contract administration, claims management, variations, and final account negotiations.
• Monitor project expenditures, forecasts, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies where required.
• Review and challenge contractor cost submissions and recommendations.
• Provide commercial advice and strategic support to senior management and project teams.
• Manage external consultants, quantity surveyors, and commercial stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements, and company procedures.

About you

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in Data Centre, Institutional, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Education, Government, or similar large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated client-side experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, contract administration, cost planning, and commercial controls.
• Experience managing large-scale construction projects from feasibility through completion.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead commercial teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• MRICS, MHKIS, or other professional qualification is a must.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a leading client organization delivering landmark projects.
• Exposure to large-scale Data Centre and Institutional developments.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career progression within a growing project portfolio.
• Collaborative and high-performing professional environment.