Commercial Manager

FindCore; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and professional development

Job summary

FindCore is recruiting a Commercial Manager for a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy in Glasgow. This permanent, hybrid role offers exposure to high-profile projects and ongoing professional development.

You will lead pre- and post-contract QS activities, manage cost plans and procurement, and mentor junior surveyors while contributing to new business opportunities. Ideal candidates hold MRICS and a Quantity Surveying degree, plus strong client-facing and stakeholder-management

Qualifications

• MRICS chartered status is required or essential.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract QS roles on varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract QS services across projects.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and feasibility studies.
• Manage procurement, tender documentation and analysis.
• Produce cost reports, valuations and payment recommendations.
• Lead value engineering, risk management and change control.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Build strong client, consultant and contractor relationships.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support development.
• Contribute to business development and opportunities.

Skills

MRICS Chartered status

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with the recruitment of a Commercial Manager.

Extremely exciting time to join a large company that has recently partnered with another major company.

There are 3 roles available - Senior QS or Commercial Manager or Assistant Director QS.

Permanent position. This role will be based in Glasgow / Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a varied project portfolio.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and feasibility studies.
• Manage procurement exercises, tender documentation and tender analysis.
• Produce cost reports, valuations and payment recommendations.
• Maintain effective financial control throughout each project.
• Lead value engineering, risk management and change-control processes.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Manage projects from initial feasibility through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support their professional development.
• Contribute to business development and help secure new opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• MRICS Chartered status.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering projects across a range of sectors.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative and organised approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Public-sector project experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Highly Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Ongoing CPD and professional-development support.
• Further training and clear career-progression opportunities.
• Exposure to varied and high-profile projects.
• Modern Glasgow City Centre offices.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.