Commercial Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist subcontractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery across varied projects in the UK. The role encompasses cost management, contract negotiation, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven QS/SQS experience and strong commercial acumen. This position offers significant responsibilities and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven QS/SQS experience within construction, civil engineering, or specialist subcontracting.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, preferably NEC experience.
• Excellent commercial acumen and analytical ability.
• Skilled communicator with proven negotiation ability.
• Proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs from tender through to final account.
• Preparing valuations, variations, and commercial reports.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Monitoring budgets, profitability, and project governance.
• Supporting bids and tenders with commercial input.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Job description

Overview

Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in managing contracts and commercial performance? Do you thrive in a client-facing role where accuracy, strategy, and negotiation make a real difference? Ready to bring your expertise to a specialist subcontractor delivering complex projects nationwide?

We're seeking a motivated QS/SQS to join a forward-thinking specialist subcontractor, taking ownership of commercial delivery across a range of technically advanced schemes. This role combines traditional quantity surveying with contract management, offering variety and responsibility in equal measure.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs from tender through to final account
• Preparing valuations, variations, and commercial reports
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Monitoring budgets, profitability, and project governance
• Supporting bids and tenders with commercial input
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams

Requirements

• Proven QS/SQS experience within construction, civil engineering, or specialist subcontracting
• Strong knowledge of contracts (NEC experience desirable)
• Excellent commercial acumen and analytical ability
• Skilled communicator with proven negotiation ability
• Proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a QS or SQS to step into a role with real influence, where your commercial expertise will directly shape project success. With a strong pipeline of work and career progression on offer, it's an ideal time to join.

If you're ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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