Commercial Manager

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Exeter, Devon, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a senior commercial role in civil engineering. Based from Exeter, you will own the commercial function across a portfolio of projects and lead the commercial team to drive successful procurement, cost control and final accounts.

The role requires a strong background in civil engineering, experience delivering commercial outcomes, and the ability to work closely with operations and clients across the South West.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a commercial team.
• Strong procurement and contract administration experience.
• Good working knowledge of construction contracts, NEC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the commercial team
• Commercial management of civil engineering projects
• Cost control, forecasting and reporting
• Managing subcontract procurement and accounts
• Contract administration and commercial strategy
• Identifying and managing commercial risk
• Client and stakeholder management
• Supporting successful delivery of regional projects

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Exeter | South West

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering contractor with a strong and growing workload across the South West.

Based from Exeter, this is a senior commercial role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function across a portfolio of civil engineering projects, working closely with operational teams and providing leadership and support to the wider commercial team.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial performance of projects from procurement through to final account. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the commercial team
• Commercial management of civil engineering projects
• Cost control, forecasting and reporting
• Managing subcontract procurement and accounts
• Contract administration and commercial strategy
• Identifying and managing commercial risk
• Working closely with operational and project teams
• Client and stakeholder management
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across the region

About You

We are keen to hear from Managing Quantity Surveyors or experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors ready to make the next step.

You will ideally have:

• A strong background within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Previous experience managing the commercial delivery of projects
• Good working knowledge of construction contracts, ideally including NEC
• Experience supporting, managing or developing other members of a commercial team
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• The confidence to work closely with senior operational and client teams
• A relevant commercial / Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience

This is a great opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking for a senior position within a well-established contractor, with a strong regional workload and the opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of the South West business.