Commercial Manager

Appoint Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

28 days of annual leave

Job summary

Appoint Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial team for Civil Engineering and Rail projects, based in Manchester with hybrid working. The role centers on delivering NEC contract guidance, client relationships and regional leadership within the Northern UK.

Ideal candidates will have senior QS experience, a track record of building teams, and a passion for growing the Manchester office toward regional and director-level leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Experience managing teams of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in Civil Engineering or Rail infrastructure.
• Experience in consultancy or contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Oversee the commercial delivery of Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of service and performance.
• Provide commercial and contractual expertise, particularly relating to NEC contracts.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for new business.
• Support the strategic development and growth of the Manchester office and wider Northern region.
• Provide commercial leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider team.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support regional business objectives.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Leadership

NEC contracts

Client relationship management

Job description

Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering & Rail

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: GBP75,000 to GBP90,000 + Package D.O.E. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Appoint is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join an established and growing consultancy specialising in Civil Engineering and Rail infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor to step into a senior leadership position, taking responsibility for the commercial team and helping lead the business across the Northern region of the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the Manchester office, managing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the regional business.

Importantly, the position offers a genuine opportunity to progress into a Director-level role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Oversee the commercial delivery of Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of service and performance.
• Provide commercial and contractual expertise, particularly relating to NEC contracts.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for new business.
• Support the strategic development and growth of the Manchester office and wider Northern region.
• Provide commercial leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider team.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support regional business objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• A strong professional background in Quantity Surveying within the Civil Engineering sector.
• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial professional.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing teams of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience working for a Civil Engineering contractor or relevant Quantity Surveying consultancy.
• Highways and/or Rail infrastructure experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and client relationship management skills.
• The ability to attend the Manchester office three days per week.

Candidates currently working for Civil Engineering contractors who are looking to transition into a consultancy leadership position are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

• GBP75,000 to GBP90,000 basic salary D.O.E., with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in Manchester and 2 days working from home.
• 37.5 to 40-hour working week.
• Genuine career progression towards a Director-level position.
• Opportunity to lead and develop the Northern region.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional Commercial Manager position. It offers the opportunity to take ownership of a regional operation, influence business growth and develop a team within an established infrastructure consultancy.

For an ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and a long-term route into senior leadership, this represents an excellent career opportunity.