Commercial Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor)
cost management
pricing strategy
client relations
contract compliance
project reporting
business development
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you’ll take responsibility for managing the commercial performance of multi-million-pound projects — from tender through to completion. Working within the Major Projects team, you’ll ensure that projects meet financial, contractual, and operational objectives while maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and Tier 1 clients.
- Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including costing, billing, and reporting.
- Lead pricing, negotiation, and value management strategies to maximise profitability.
- Develop long-term relationships with Tier 1 contractors and key project partners.
- Ensure all commercial activities meet company policies, legal obligations, and best practice standards.
- Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to commercial strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities to support growth.
quantity surveying
commercial management
negotiation
financial management
project management
strategic
Are you a skilled Commercial Manager ready to take ownership of large, complex projects in a fast-growing specialist contracting business? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established construction subcontractor that partners with Tier 1 main contractors to deliver technically demanding, high-value projects across the UK.
You’re an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior QS who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of delivering excellence on large, complex projects. You’ll have a strong understanding of Tier 1 contracting environments and be comfortable operating at a senior level within the supply chain.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong financial and contractual management skills.
- Qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Proven experience managing projects within the construction or specialist subcontracting sectors.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.
London Bridge | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working
Full time role with hybrid flexibility (2-3 days in the office)
Salary - £55,000 -65,000 (DoE) - Plus package - see below
- Additional wellbeing day and career development opportunities.
- Private healthcare and life assurance (subject to conditions).
- Pension contribution and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme.
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