Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting for assigned projects.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure, profitability, variations, risks and potential cost savings.
• Administer NEC, JCT and bespoke contracts.
• Review contract terms, manage contractual notices and identify commercial risks.
• Lead procurement activity for subcontract packages, materials and specialist suppliers.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements, variations and change-control documentation.
• Assess subcontractor applications, payment notices and final accounts.
• Support the resolution of commercial issues, claims and disputes.
• Produce regular financial and commercial reports for senior management.
• Provide accurate cost, revenue and margin forecasts.
• Attend client, design, progress and commercial meetings.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and senior leadership.
• Support tender reviews and pre-construction commercial activity where required

Essential Experience and Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role within industrial, commercial or specialist construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and bespoke contract administration.
• Experience managing cost control, valuations, forecasting, variations and final accounts.
• Experience procuring subcontract packages and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong financial reporting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, cost-management software and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered status with RICS, or active progress towards professional accreditation.
• Experience within food manufacturing, cold storage, logistics, data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial or specialist refurbishment projects.
• Experience working in live operational environments.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices, modern methods of construction or alternative procurement routes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 30 days’ annual leave including bank holidays. (increasing at service increments)
• Pension Contributions
• Westfield Health Insurance

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to Carl.Duffy@ambreybaker.co.uk by noon on Friday 30th July 2026

No Agencies.