Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Gloucester is seeking a Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to oversee project costs and manage contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in cost management and leadership. This hands-on role offers competitive salary, company car, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a mix of office and on-site work in high-profile infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus structure

Company car or car allowance

Opportunities for career growth

Travel and accommodation covered for site visits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management, contract administration, and risk mitigation.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor a team.
• Knowledge of civil engineering, drainage, utility services, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets from estimates to final accounts.
• Lead contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontract management.
• Monitor and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Risk mitigation

Leadership

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of civil engineering

Tools

Industry-standard cost/estimating software

Job description

Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a leading specialist in drainage, utility services, and civil engineering infrastructure projects, is seeking a Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is a hands‑on role where you will oversee project costs, contracts, and commercial risks, while mentoring a small commercial team and supporting projects on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets from estimates to final accounts
• Lead contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontract management
• Monitor and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff
• Visit project sites every 2‑3 weeks – travel and accommodation covered

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in cost management, contract administration, and risk mitigation
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry‑standard cost/estimating software
• Knowledge of civil engineering, drainage, utility services, or infrastructure projects

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with company bonus structure linked to performance and profit
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Travel and accommodation covered for site visits

This role is perfect for a proactive, commercially savvy professional who enjoys a mix of office and on‑site work and wants to make an impact on major infrastructure projects.

Apply now to join a company delivering high‑quality civil engineering and utility projects.