Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) for exciting public sector projects. This role involves overseeing project procurement, managing contracts, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining safety and efficiency. The position offers flexible and hybrid work options, along with a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to employee development and wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction sector.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Additional wellbeing leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience with reputable contractors as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor.
• Ability to prepare subcontract documentation and manage changes.

Responsibilities

• Procure projects ensuring accurate scope and best value.
• Manage supply chain relationships and implement risk controls.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and contract administration.

Skills

Commercial Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Administration

Cost Management

Risk Management

Tender Documentation Preparation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or CIOB Qualifications

Tools

Word

Excel

Cost Management Software

Job description

Job Description

This role will be based in Doncaster, Yorkshire.

About us

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, capabilities, and resources to deliver complex projects.

We know that successful delivery of multi-year projects requires close collaboration and shared risk. We invest in people and relationships at every level.

We anticipate challenges and tailor our approach to simplify complexity and minimize risk, leveraging our experienced, multi-disciplinary teams.

What we are recruiting for

We are hiring a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) for our regional construction team, focusing on public sector projects. Projects are in preconstruction, starting on site late 2025. Initially, the role will be based in Leicester, moving to the site as the project progresses.

• Procure projects according to approved strategies, ensuring accurate scope, best value, and proper contracting.
• Prepare and manage contracts for Early Works and Surveys.
• Manage supply chain relationships at the package level.
• Implement and manage commercial, legal, insurance, and risk controls.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting and contract administration, including interim payments, change management, cashflows, and final accounts.
• Ensure project delivery is safe, timely, efficient, sustainable, and meets client expectations.
• Produce Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analyses.
• Prepare subcontracts for execution.
• Maintain detailed cost forecasts and intervene when negative trends are identified.
• Report on monthly forecasts and final accounts.
• Manage project cash flow and support risk and opportunity management.
• Handle change processes per contract.
• Prepare bid documentation for tenders.

Experience & Background

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Working towards or holding RICS or CIOB qualifications.
• Experience with reputable main contractors as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor.
• Experience tendering medium to high-value subcontract packages.
• Ability to prepare subcontract documentation.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and cost management software.
• Understanding of building technology and construction methods.
• Ability to read drawings and design info.
• Experience valuing interim applications and managing changes.
• Preparation of monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Knowledge of measurement, valuation, and NEC4 contracts.

We will provide

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical benefits.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell days.
• Additional wellbeing leave.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym memberships.

Belong at Bovis

We promote workplaces that respect diversity and promote equal opportunity. We are a disability-inclusive employer. Please contact us if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.

We build careers and invest in our people. Discover what you can achieve here.

Bovis is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled persons.

Our Values

• We do what’s right, always.
• We succeed together.
• We bring energy.
• We are Bovis.

Lendlease also values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially under-represented groups.