WHO WE ARE
Southern Projects is a quality -driven construction contractor delivering complex building works
across the UK, from our base in Port Solent, Portsmouth. We're a tight -knit, professional team —
people tend to stay, and we're proud of that. Quality and safet y are not aspirations for us; they are
embedded in how we operate every day.
Our portfolio spans commercial and domestic refurbishment, roofing and building envelope, internal
fit -out, M&E, scaffolding & access, and sustainable energy solutions including solar. We hold ISO 9001,
ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations, alongside NF RC HSE Gold Award 2025, Constructionline Gold,
CHAS, MCS, and NICEIC —a breadth that reflects the range and ambition of our work.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a newly created permanent senior commercial role, reporting directly to a Director. We are
looking for an experienced Senior QS to take full ownership of the commercial function across a
diverse and growing project portfolio —someone who is equall y comfortable pricing a complex
roofing tender as they are sitting across the table from a client negotiating a final account.
You will be the commercial lead on your projects from first enquiry through to final account,
working autonomously and collaboratively in equal measure. This is not a role for someone who needs
close direction —we want a QS who takes initiative, thinks co mmercially, and communicates clearly
at all levels.
This is a long -term appointment, and an opportunity to genuinely shape the commercial function as
Southern Projects continues to grow. The package reflects that ambition: a competitive salary,
company car, and a team worth being part of.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Pre -Contract
– Preparing detailed tenders and bids across roofing, refurbishment, fit -out, M&E, and
renewables
– Taking off quantities and producing accurate cost plans and estimates from drawings and
specifications
– Reviewing NEC and JCT contract terms at tender stage and flagging commercial risk to
Directors
– Leading subcontractor procurement —compiling packages, analysing returns, and making
award recommendations
– Contributing to bid strategy and pricing decisions at Director level
Post -Contract
– Managing subcontractor accounts from award through to final account —interim valuations,
variations, and payment notices
– Preparing and submitting client applications for payment in line with contract terms
– Identifying, valuing, and robustly submitting variations and compensation events under NEC &
JCT
– Producing CVRs and cost reports for Directors —clear, accurate, and on time
– Leading negotiations with clients and supply chain with confidence & professionalism
– Maintaining commercial registers, risk logs, and early warning notices where applicable
– Supporting site teams on commercial matters and attending site when required
SECTORS & PROJECT TYPES
– Commercial refurbishment – M&E coordination
– Roofing —pitched & flat – Internal fit -out & partitioning
– Building envelope & cladding – Occupied site management
– Mixed -use developments – Domestic / residential refurbishment
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Experience —essential:
– Proven full lifecycle QS experience —pre and post contract, from tender to final account
– Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms
– Background in roofing, refurbishment, fit -out, or specialist contractor environments
– Demonstrable ability to manage subcontractor accounts and procurement end -to -end
– Experience preparing CVRs and presenting commercial performance directly to senior
stakeholders
– Confident, professional client -facing manner —you will negotiate directly with clients
– Self -sufficient and commercially astute —able to manage a project commercially with minimal
oversight
Qualifications:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is welcomed, as is MRICS chartered status or
active APC candidacy. That said, we place experience above letters —if you have the commercial
track record, we want to hear from you.
Security & Compliance:
– BPSS security clearance —existing clearance is highly desirable given the nature of some of
our client sites; all successful candidates will be required to undergo BPSS vetting as part of
onboarding
– Enhanced DBS check —a clear enhanced DBS certificate will be required prior to
commencement, or willingness to undergo one
WHAT WE OFFER
– £60,000 –£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience
– Company car
– 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
– Hybrid working —a sensible balance of office, site, and home
– Direct access to Directors —your work will be seen and valued at the top of the business
– A varied portfolio —roofing, refurbishment, M&E, solar —no two projects the same
– A professional, quality -first team that takes its work seriously without taking itself too
seriously
– A long -term role with genuine scope to shape the commercial function as the business grows.
Pay: £55,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth (Hampshire, Hampshire, South East Region, South East Region)
