Fire Protection Senior QS/Commercial Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location: East Midlands (with UK travel)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team

Overview

A well-established and rapidly growing specialist contractor in the passive fire protection sector is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager. The company delivers compliance-driven services across healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors. With robust accreditations and a national presence, this is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance across a diverse project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Oversee all financial aspects of live projects, ensuring commercial targets are achieved.

• Prepare and manage detailed cost forecasts, valuations, and reports.

• Administer contracts and handle change control processes, including variations and claims.

Pre-Construction & Estimating

• Work closely with the estimating team to assess tenders and support pricing strategies.

• Review drawings, specifications, and other documents to ensure accurate cost planning.

• Support bid preparation and contract negotiations.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure projects are commercially compliant with current regulations, accreditations, and internal policies.

• Support the audit and documentation process across multiple passive fire systems including fire-stopping, intumescent coatings, and fire door installations.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Lead procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including negotiation and contract setup.

• Develop supply chain relationships to support business growth and cost efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Mentor junior members of the commercial team.

• Help shape and improve internal systems and commercial processes to support scalability.
   

  What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)

• Performance-based bonus

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Career progression into strategic commercial leadership roles

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial experience within the construction or specialist subcontractor environment.

• In-depth understanding of passive fire protection or related building compliance services is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.

• Demonstrable experience in project cost control, CVRs, and final accounts.

• Skilled in client communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field.

• Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is advantageous but not essential.

Desirable Attributes

• Commercially astute and proactive.

• Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects across different sectors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel nationally for key project and client engagements