Commercial Manager

Procurement Heads; Ascot; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support complex infrastructure projects in the UK. This role involves providing commercial leadership and QS support throughout the project lifecycle, requiring proven experience in managing major construction programmes, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and excellent communication skills. The contract offers £500 per day for 12 months, with potential long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial management on complex infrastructure packages.
• Managing variations, compensation events, and change control.
• Providing clear commercial advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Education

Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Interim Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Large, Complex Infrastructure Projects

12 Month Contract £500 p/d – Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor (QS) to support the delivery of large, complex infrastructure projects.

This is a senior interim role, ideal for a commercially astute professional with a proven track record in major highly regulated complex construction and infrastructure programmes.

The Role

You will provide commercial leadership and hands‑on QS support across high‑value infrastructure construction works, working closely with project, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading commercial management on complex infrastructure packages
• Contract administration (NEC / bespoke forms preferred)
• Cost forecasting, reporting, and cashflow management
• Managing variations, compensation events, and change control NRF systems
• Subcontractor procurement, management, and final accounts
• Risk and opportunity management
• Supporting claims preparation, negotiation, and dispute avoidance
• Providing clear commercial advice to senior stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects (e.g. transport, utilities, energy, civil engineering)
• Strong working knowledge뜻 NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, complex delivery environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Able to work autonomously and add value from day one
• Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) desirable but not essential

Assignment Details

• Interim / 12 month Contract – £500 p/d Outside IR35
• Long‑term potential on a flagship infrastructure programme
• Minimum 2 days on site managing stakeholders

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a large team and contribute to the successful delivery of a high‑profile, technically challenging infrastructure project.

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