Commercial Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in quantity surveying is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with over 7 years of experience. The role involves providing commercial advisory services, analyzing construction claims, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related field and preferably hold or be working towards chartered status with RICS. This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities that keep each day engaging.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and claims processes.
• Able to adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advisory and solutions for construction-related issues.
• Analyze construction cases for claims and provide expert witness services.
• Manage risks and ensure contract compliance in projects.

Skills

Quantity surveying expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field

Chartered member of RICS or commitment to achieve status

Job description

Project Details

The consultancy provides tailored, hands‑on solutions for national and international high‑profile clients across various sectors including Build, M&E, Cladding and Nuclear.

Specialising in quantity surveying for main contractors and specialist subcontractors, the consultancy provides solutions for a wide range of construction‑related issues such as cost increases, program delays as well as assistance during busy procurement periods or resolving final account issues.

Alongside commercial advisory, they also analyse construction cases to pursue or defend claims, and provide independent quantum expert witness services to international law firms for high value, technically complex matters.

The consultancy has a forward‑thinking approach, and blends traditional quantity surveying expertise with cutting‑edge data science to deliver innovative, industry‑leading solutions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally working for a main contractor or a specialist subcontractor.
• Management experience
• Experience of standard forms of contracts
• An understanding of construction contracts and claims processes.
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or a degree in Cost Management or similar is preferred.
• Ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Combining traditional quantity surveying with advanced data analytics, the consultancy delivers efficient solutions tailored to complex construction projects.

Additionally, they provide project advisory services aimed at enhancing project performance, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance.

They offer specialised services in construction disputes, focusing on quantum and delay analysis as well as project advisory.

Their dispute resolution services cover expert witness roles, arbitration, and litigation support. The firm’s quantum analysis helps resolve claims related to construction costs, while their delay analysis tackles schedule impacts.

For a Quantity Surveyor looking for a variety of work, where no two days are the same, this would be the ideal role for you.

Full company overview details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.