Commerical Lead

Commcerical Lead

Salary: 55-80k
Location: Kent

Housing Association

Overview

We are seeking an experienced commercial lead/Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background and relevant industry qualifications to lead a commercial team. The role requires excellent commercial awareness, strong reporting skills and the ability to lead procurement activities across multiple work packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of social housing projects, including cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Produce and maintain Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Lead the procurement process, including tendering, bid analysis, negotiation and subcontract appointment.
• Prepare and analyse Bills of Quantities, schedules and tender documentation.
• Oversee commercial management maintenance and repairs.
• Manage subcontractor accounts including payments, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Support valuation processes, applications for payment, and contractual correspondence.
• Work closely with site teams across Kent/London and the commercial/technical teams based in head office.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions, company procedure and relevant legislation.
• Monitor project costs versus budget, ensuring value engineering opportunities are identified and implemented.
• Contribute to risk management and maintain accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Strong background in construction with relevant Quantity Surveying qualifications (HNC/HND, BSc, or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on cladding, facades, EWI and brickslips.
• Experience working with CVRs, Bills of Quantities, procurement and subcontract management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work across site (London) and office (Dartford) environments.
• Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Competent in cost reporting, contract administration and project forecasting.

Commercial Lead

Salary: 55-80k
Location: Kent

Housing Association