Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

  • Barker Ross
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • 04/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Location: Watford
Salary: Circa 80,000

Barker Ross are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager on behalf of a well-established renewable energy business specialising in large-scale solar farm projects and battery storage solutions.

This is a senior-level opportunity based in Watford, offering a key commercial leadership role within a growing organisation delivering utility-scale solar and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) projects across the UK.



The Role:

  • Overseeing all commercial aspects of solar farm and BESS projects

  • Managing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting

  • Contract administration (NEC/JCT experience desirable)

  • Leading procurement and subcontractor management

  • Risk management and value engineering

  • Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial performance

  • Reporting to senior leadership on project profitability and forecasting



Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager

  • Strong background in utility-scale solar projects (essential)

  • Experience working on BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) projects

  • Solid understanding of renewable energy infrastructure

  • Excellent knowledge of contract management and cost control

  • Strong negotiation and leadership skills

  • Ability to manage multiple high-value projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking renewable energy specialist playing a major role in the UK's transition to sustainable power.

For more information or to apply, please contact Barker Ross with your CV.

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