Quantity Surveyor Commercial Lead

PHD Access; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scaffolding and access provider in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead to oversee the commercial delivery of projects. This role combines technical expertise and leadership, aimed at profitability and collaboration. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in a commercial role within the construction sector, with strong contract knowledge and financial management skills. This full-time position is based in Uxbridge and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a QS or commercial role within scaffolding, access, or specialist construction.
• Experience leading commercial processes or teams.
• Ability to develop reporting tools and improve commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly CVRs with accurate financial control.
• Manage subcontractor procurement.
• Foster collaboration between operations, finance, and site teams.

Skills

Strong command of NEC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms

Advanced Excel, forecasting, and CVR skills

Strong communicator

Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Location: Office based in Uxbridge (UK-based, with potential for international project support)
Salary: Competitive depending on experience + benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About PHD Access

PHD Access is an international award-winning scaffolding and access provider, with a strong focus on delivering innovative solutions that exceed client expectations. In our 35 plus years’ experience, we have worked on bespoke and high-end projects in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Dubai and the Bahamas.
Our aim is to continuously uphold our unwavering commitment to health, safety, and sustainability standards. We aspire to set new benchmarks, lead by example, and inspire positive change within the construction sector. Our vision is not just about what we want to achieve; it’s about setting a standard of excellence that the entire industry can look up to.
We are now seeking an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead

Overview of Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead is accountable for the commercial delivery of multiple access and scaffolding projects across the UK.
This is a high-impact role that combines technical expertise with leadership. The role ensures profitability, governance, and adherence to PHD’s Commercial Excellence standards while fostering collaboration across operations and finance.
The successful candidate will act as a key guardian of margin, discipline, and client confidence.

Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Delivery

• Deliver weekly CVRs—live, accurate financial control with no surprises.
• Maintain proactive risk and margin tracking through regular project reviews.
• Ensure applications are submitted on time, built on verified site progress, and jointly reviewed with PM/CM.
• Uphold governance discipline: no uncertified values carried forward; month-end closes on time.
• Lead proactive variation management.
• Manage subcontractor procurement.
• Own cash collection from submission to receipt.
• Participate in monthly commercial audits and close-out reviews with the Commercial Director.
• Mentor and develop assistant and project surveyors in line with PHD’s Gold Standards.
• Drive collaboration between operations, finance, and site teams to ensure shared accountability.
• Foster a culture of responsiveness and precision—promoting onsite presence and real-time communication.
• Represent the commercial function at internal and client meetings, upholding PHD’s professional reputation.

Strategic Contribution

• Support the Commercial Director in achieving departmental turnover, margin, and cash targets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across application, valuation, and reporting workflows.
• Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Provide accurate commercial insight and forecasting to senior leadership.

About You:
Essential:

• Minimum 5+ years in a QS or commercial role within scaffolding, access, or specialist construction.
• Strong command of NEC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms.
• Advanced Excel, forecasting, and CVR skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and disciplined.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Ownership mindset with attention to both detail and overall outcomes.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience leading commercial processes or teams.
• Ability to develop reporting tools and improve commercial systems.

At PHD Access, commercial success is built on teamwork, transparency, and discipline. We reward those who take ownership, communicate clearly, and act with precision. Our Commercial Leads are not administrators, they are business partners driving performance, protecting margin, and elevating standards.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please.

To apply, use the below form :

Do you have a minimum of 5+ years in a QS or Commercial role?

Do you have a strong command on NEC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms?

Do you have advanced Excel, forecasting, and CVR skills?

Are you eligible to live and work in the UK, without restriction?