Lead Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryDartford, KentpermanentPosted: 14 June 2026
Apply NowWe are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the pre-construction commercial function across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial governance, and ensuring the integrity of budgeting, cost planning, and CVR reporting across the division. You will play a critical role in shaping early-stage project success, influencing procurement strategy, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Governance
* Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all projects
* Own and oversee divisional budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasting
* Establish and maintain robust commercial processes, controls, and reporting standards
CVR & Financial Management
* Take full accountability for the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process across the pre-construction portfolio
* Ensure timely, accurate reporting of cost position, risks, opportunities, and forecast outcomes
* Challenge assumptions, cost movements, and commercial risks to protect business margins
* Provide clear financial reporting and insight to senior leadership
Team Leadership & Development
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors
* Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development
* Ensure appropriate resource allocation and workload balance across projects
Cost Planning & Pre-Construction Support
* Lead the development and validation of detailed cost plans and budgets
* Support bid and tender processes, ensuring competitive and commercially sound submissions
* Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation strategies
* Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to ensure alignment between scope and budget
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
* Oversee pre-construction procurement strategies and package scoping
* Support early supply chain engagement to inform pricing, risk management, and buildability
* Ensure compliance with procurement governance and commercial best practice
Risk & Opportunity Management
* Identify, manage, and report commercial risks and opportunities across all schemes
* Ensure risk allowances, contingencies, and commercial positions are robust and defensible
* Support mitigation strategies to protect cost certainty and programme outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a key commercial interface with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners
* Present commercial updates and financial positions to senior stakeholders
* Support collaborative working across design, construction, and operational teams
About You
* Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within pre-construction
* Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning, and budget management
* Experience managing and developing commercial teams
* Skilled in commercial strategy, risk management, and financial reporting
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
* Experience within [construction / cladding remediation / main contracting] is highly desirable
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to lead a critical commercial function within a growing division
Clear career progression and leadership exposure
A collaborative, high-performing team environment
Apply Now
If you are a commercially astute leader looking to take ownership of pre-construction financial performance and drive excellence across a portfolio of projects, we’d love to hear from you
This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial governance, and ensuring the integrity of budgeting, cost planning, and CVR reporting across the division. You will play a critical role in shaping early-stage project success, influencing procurement strategy, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Governance
* Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all projects
* Own and oversee divisional budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasting
* Establish and maintain robust commercial processes, controls, and reporting standards
CVR & Financial Management
* Take full accountability for the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process across the pre-construction portfolio
* Ensure timely, accurate reporting of cost position, risks, opportunities, and forecast outcomes
* Challenge assumptions, cost movements, and commercial risks to protect business margins
* Provide clear financial reporting and insight to senior leadership
Team Leadership & Development
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors
* Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development
* Ensure appropriate resource allocation and workload balance across projects
Cost Planning & Pre-Construction Support
* Lead the development and validation of detailed cost plans and budgets
* Support bid and tender processes, ensuring competitive and commercially sound submissions
* Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation strategies
* Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to ensure alignment between scope and budget
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
* Oversee pre-construction procurement strategies and package scoping
* Support early supply chain engagement to inform pricing, risk management, and buildability
* Ensure compliance with procurement governance and commercial best practice
Risk & Opportunity Management
* Identify, manage, and report commercial risks and opportunities across all schemes
* Ensure risk allowances, contingencies, and commercial positions are robust and defensible
* Support mitigation strategies to protect cost certainty and programme outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a key commercial interface with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners
* Present commercial updates and financial positions to senior stakeholders
* Support collaborative working across design, construction, and operational teams
About You
* Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within pre-construction
* Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning, and budget management
* Experience managing and developing commercial teams
* Skilled in commercial strategy, risk management, and financial reporting
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
* Experience within [construction / cladding remediation / main contracting] is highly desirable
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to lead a critical commercial function within a growing division
Clear career progression and leadership exposure
A collaborative, high-performing team environment
Apply Now
If you are a commercially astute leader looking to take ownership of pre-construction financial performance and drive excellence across a portfolio of projects, we’d love to hear from you