Commercial Manager

Talent Link Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial strategy on high-profile infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project budgets, leading contract negotiations, and mentoring a commercial team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost management and a background in civil engineering. Additional perks include competitive salary, bonus, and fully funded travel for site visits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit and performance-linked bonus

Company car or car allowance

Professional development

Fully funded travel and accommodation for site visits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management, commercial oversight, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a commercial team.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and cost/estimating software.
• Background in civil engineering, drainage, utilities, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets from initial estimates through to final accounts.
• Lead contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff.
• Visit project sites every 2–3 weeks.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial oversight

Contract administration

Mentoring

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cost/estimating software

Job description

Step Into 2026 With a Career Move That Elevates Your Future - Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor ✨

As the year draws to a close, many professionals reflect on their next chapter. If you're considering a fresh start, more responsibility, or a role that gives you greater influence and career momentum in 2026, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Our client, a specialist in drainage, utility services, and civil engineering infrastructure, is seeking a Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team. This is a hands‑on, influential role where you'll manage commercial strategy, oversee project costs and contracts, and guide a small commercial team.

If you're ready to enter 2026 with a role that offers stability, progression, and high‑impact project involvement, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets from initial estimates through to final accounts.
• Lead contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff.
• Visit project sites every 2‑3 weeks (travel and accommodation fully covered).

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in cost management, commercial oversight, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a commercial team.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and cost/estimating software.
• Background in civil engineering, drainage, utilities, or infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with a profit and performance‑linked bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on major, high‑profile infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and career advancement pathways.
• Fully funded travel and accommodation for site visits.

This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially astute professional who enjoys balancing office‑based responsibilities with on‑site engagement to make a real impact on essential infrastructure projects.

🎄Ready for a change? Set yourself up for success and step into 2026 with a role that truly moves your career forward. Apply now and start the new year with purpose.