Commercial Manager

Job Description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Location: West London
Salary: £85,000 - £120,000 + Package
Employment: Permanent
Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

A well-established main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join their commercial team on a major flagship civil and infrastructure project in West London. The project is currently in the enabling works and pre-construction phase, with main construction works due to commence next year as part of a wider long-term redevelopment programme. The scheme is expected to run through to 2030, offering excellent long-term security, progression opportunities, and the chance to play a key role on a major high-profile development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, an excellent reputation within the market, and a long-standing commercial team with very good staff retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of major civil and infrastructure packages
• Procurement and management of subcontract accounts
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and valuations
• Variations and change management
• Contract administration and commercial governance
• Client and subcontractor management
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project through all phases
• Management and mentoring of junior commercial staff where applicable

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, MQS or Commercial Manager
• Strong NEC contract experience is essential
• Previous experience working on major civil, infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong subcontract procurement and package management experience
• Excellent commercial awareness and communication skills
• Leadership or team management experience would be advantageous depending on level
• Experience working within complex or live environments would be beneficial

Why Apply?

• Excellent opportunity to join a well-established main contractor
• Work on a major flagship civil and infrastructure project in London
• Long-term project running through to 2030
• Strong pipeline of secured future work
• Excellent salary and package on offer