Commercial Manager

Gradbay Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in the UK is seeking graduates for a two-year Graduate Scheme in Commercial Management focused on Quantity Surveying. The role involves supporting infrastructure projects, managing subcontract work, and assisting with procurement. Graduates will work towards professional accreditation, and be part of a structured development programme. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, interested in commercial management and teamwork. This is a permanent position with valuable benefits.

Benefits

Structured two-year graduate development programme

Fully funded professional accreditation

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension with employer contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Travel support for project-based work

Access to flexible benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject. Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Interest in commercial management or quantity surveying.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of subcontract work packages.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Help administer client and subcontract changes.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity reporting.
• Support margin protection and cost control.

Skills

Interest in commercial management

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Adaptable mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any subject

Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

A global programme and project delivery consultancy is recruiting graduates to join its two-year Graduate Scheme within Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying), supporting major highways and infrastructure programmes that connect communities and enable sustainable growth.

This is an opportunity to work on real projects from day one, contributing to infrastructure that supports net zero ambitions, future mobility, and long-term economic development.

The opportunity you'll join a client-facing environment where no two days are the same. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll help deliver complex infrastructure programmes across the highways sector, bringing structure, commercial rigour, and problem-solving to projects that matter. While you'll start in a defined team, roles naturally evolve over time, giving exposure to different clients, projects, and sectors as priorities change.

Graduate Role

As a Graduate in Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying), you will:

• Support the commercial management of subcontract work packages
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials
• Help administer client and subcontract changes
• Contribute to risk and opportunity reporting
• Support margin protection and cost control
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team

You'll also work towards professional membership with a recognised body such as RICS, fully funded and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any subject
• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent)

Skills & Attributes

• Interest in commercial management, quantity surveying or infrastructure delivery
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in changing, project-based environments
• Clear communicator who works well in teams
• Curious, proactive and adaptable mindset
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and offices

Benefits

• Permanent role from day one
• Structured two-year graduate development programme
• Fully funded professional accreditation
• Competitive holiday allowance plus additional company days
• Pension with employer contributions
• Private medical cover, life assurance and wellbeing support
• Travel support for project-based work
• Access to flexible benefits, discounts and savings schemes