Commercial Manager

Aldwych Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subcontractor in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (QS) or Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to manage contracts and drive commercial performance. This role involves overseeing costs, preparing valuations, and negotiating contracts. Ideal candidates will have proven QS/SQS experience and strong commercial acumen. Join a team where your expertise will influence project success and enjoy diverse career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience within construction or civil engineering.
• NEC contract experience desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs from tender through to final account.
• Preparing valuations and commercial reports.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Monitoring budgets and project governance.
• Building relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Proven QS/SQS experience

Strong knowledge of contracts

Excellent commercial acumen

Skilled communicator

Proactive and detail-driven

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?

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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