Senior Quantity Surveyor

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