Commercial Manager

ALDWYCH CONSULTING; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist subcontractor in the UK is looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor (QS) or Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to manage contracts and commercial performance. The role involves managing costs from tender to final account, preparing valuations, and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have proven QS/SQS experience and strong knowledge of contracts. This is a great opportunity to influence project success and career progression within a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Proven QS / SQS experience within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, ideally NEC.
• Excellent analytical ability and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs from tender through to final account.
• Prepare valuations, variations, and commercial reports.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.

Skills

QS / SQS experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation ability

Contract knowledge (NEC desirable)

Analytical ability

Job description

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.

Key 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

What we’re looking for

• 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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