I work with a number of main contractors and developers across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region who are consistently building out their commercial teams.

Requirements come up across residential and high-rise, extra care and retirement living, education, healthcare, industrial and logistics, and commercial. So whether your experience sits in one sector or spans several, its worth a conversation.

The type of role I recruit for

Overall commercial management of one or more construction schemes, typically covering:

Commercial support to site and project management teams
Monitoring and updating project costs - reviewing monthly financial forecasts against actual costs
Subcontractor procurement and management from inception through to completion
Valuation, certification and approval of subcontractor payments
Guidance to operational teams on cost estimation and contract requirements
Reporting directly to clients and senior management
Presenting valuation reports and cost estimates
Tendering and negotiating contracts
Estimating target costs and budget prices
Preparing lump sum bids and compiling enquiry documents for competitive bidding on a favourable bid, preparing tender and contract documents including bills of quantities
Contributing to the training and development of Apprentice, Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors

What clients typically look for

HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent - essential
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent - desirable
Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with a good working knowledge of construction processes - essential
Experience across a range of contract forms (JCT, NEC or sector-specific equivalent)
Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions, both main contract and subcontract
Proficient in the use of MS Office
Valid UK driving licence
Valid CSCS card

Packages vary between clients, but typically include a competitive salary, car or car allowance, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance.

Not actively on the market? Thats fine. A confidential conversation costs you nothing, and Ill be straight with you about whether Ive got anything worth your time.

To register your interest or have an informal chat, contact Sully Khan at (url removed)