Commercial Manager

Emtec Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training & development

Employee discounts

Free parking

Cycle scheme

Job summary

Emtec Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial strategy across multiple projects. You will review terms, manage payments, risks, and valuations, and work with project teams to protect margins.

We expect strong NEC contracts knowledge and excellent numerical/IT skills with a proactive approach. The position offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, pension, development opportunities, and free parking at our Leeds offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager role within construction.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to manage risk and protect margins.
• Proven ability to review and negotiate terms and conditions; manage payments and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial ownership across multiple projects.
• Supporting and delivering the commercial strategy in line with business objectives.
• Providing practical contractual advice and reviewing terms and conditions.
• Managing applications for payment and leading final account negotiations.
• Overseeing payments, variations, notices, and extensions of time.
• Valuing variations and capturing commercial opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor agreements and overseeing payment processes.
• Producing monthly cost and value reports.
• Supporting forecasting across revenue, gross profit, overhead and net profit.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Financial control

NEC contracts

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Costing software

Job description

Location: Leeds. Emtec Building Services North is continuing to grow, with new projects mobilising and a strong secured pipeline of work across the region. As part of this continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Leeds. This is a great opportunity to join a growing regional business at an exciting time, taking on a visible role within our commercial team and working closely with experienced project and delivery teams across our portfolio.

The Role

As Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in the commercial success of our projects across the region. You’ll work closely with our project and delivery teams, providing clear commercial and contractual guidance, supporting strong financial control and helping to make sure projects are delivered successfully. You’ll bring strong commercial judgement, a proactive approach and the confidence to manage risk, protect margins and keep projects commercially on track from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking commercial ownership across multiple projects
• Supporting and delivering the commercial strategy in line with business objectives
• Providing practical contractual advice, including reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions
• Managing applications for payment and leading final account negotiations
• Overseeing key contractual matters including payments, variations, notices, extensions of time and loss and expense claims
• Assessing and valuing variations, making sure commercial opportunities are properly captured
• Managing subcontractor agreements, including drafting subcontracts, negotiating terms, valuing variations and overseeing payment processes
• Producing monthly cost and value reports
• Attending commercial review meetings and supporting accurate forecasting across revenue, gross profit, overhead and net profit
• Implementing effective cash management practices to support project and business performance
• Identifying, managing and reporting on commercial risks and opportunities

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong commercial experience within the construction sector, ideally with a background in M&E or building services. You’ll be confident managing projects commercially, comfortable working with project teams and clients, and able to give clear practical advice when it’s needed.

You’ll bring

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager role within construction
• A strong commercial mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence managing contractual matters, variations, payments and final accounts
• Excellent numerical, communication and IT skills
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• A degree or honours degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be preferred, but is not essential
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous
• Building Services or M&E experience would be advantageous
• Experience working on healthcare projects would be highly desirable
• A full UK driving licence

What's In It for You

• Attractive Salary Package: Based on skills and experience
• Generous Holidays: 33 days of holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service
• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform
• Convenience: Free parking at our offices and a cycle scheme

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely supportive, down‑to‑earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to grow as we continue to grow. Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. If it sounds like something you’d enjoy being part of, we’d love to hear from you.