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About the Role

Lead the commercial function within a business unit, driving financial performance, managing commercial risk, and ensuring profitable project delivery. Provide commercial leadership, oversee contracts and reporting, and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial performance of a business unit and support project profitability.
• Manage commercial reporting, forecasts and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Review, negotiate and administer contracts in line with company governance.
• Support bids, tenders and pre-construction activities with commercial expertise.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and commercial risk.
• Work closely with clients, project teams and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes.
• Lead and develop members of the commercial team.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, cost control, forecasting and procurement.
• Experience managing project finances and commercial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• RICS qualification is desirable but not essential.

Skills

• Commercial Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Commercial contracts
• Cost control
• Forecasting
• Procurement
• Project finances management
• Commercial reporting
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Commercial awareness
• Problem-solving

Location

• London/South

Work Type

• Permanent
• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday

Education Level

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• RICS qualification is desirable but not essential.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary
• Aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance-linked bonus

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to influence business performance and commercial strategy
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Pension scheme
• Recognition schemes
• Private GP service
• Life insurance
• Subsidised gym membership
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

About the Company

• At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
• We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity

• We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
• We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination.
• We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
• We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion.
• We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.