Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead pre-construction activities on high-value projects. The role involves managing contracts, cost analysis, and stakeholder relationships while contributing to the UK's net-zero transition. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

Access to employee rewards portal

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC 4 PFC and ECC contracts is essential.
• Utility or electrical quantity surveying experience.
• Proven track record managing high-value, multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of tender and contract documentation for engineering works.
• Manage cost analysis and provide commercial guidance to pre-contract teams.
• Oversee contract administration and ensure project scoping accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contractual expertise

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a background in the utilities or electrical sector? Do you thrive on managing risk, driving pre-contract excellence, and influencing high-value infrastructure projects? If so, this could be your next step.

About the Role

My client is a forward-thinking power engineering services provider working on major infrastructure developments across the UK. From embedded generation to battery storage and hydrogen-based energy solutions, they support a diverse client base including DNOs, the NHS, airports, and private commercial operations.

They are now looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a lead role in pre-construction activities, ensuring commercial and contractual rigour across project bids, feasibility studies, and early-stage cost planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of tender and contract documentation for civil and electrical engineering works
• Manage monthly and quarterly cost analysis, bills of quantities, and client requirement definitions alongside project and design teams
• Provide high-level commercial guidance to pre-contract teams, ensuring cost plans and budgets are robust and consistent
• Oversee contract selection, administration, and variation control
• Work collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure accurate project scoping and documentation
• Forecast and manage project spend under NEC professional services contracts
• Guide internal stakeholders through commercial gateways and risk assessments
• Evaluate supply chain tenders and contribute to procurement strategies
• Continuously improve commercial processes to align with business goals
• Manage a team of Estimators and/or Junior Quantity Surveyors
• Ensure adherence to internal control measures, health and safety, and customer service standards

About You

You will bring a combination of strong analytical skills, contractual expertise, and utility-sector experience, ideally with a background in NEC4 and ECC contracts.

• Essential experience working within NEC 4 PFC and ECC contracts
• Utility or electrical quantity surveying experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse tender documentation and highlight risks or ambiguities
• Proven track record managing high-value, multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience with framework contracts
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering (minimum five years post-graduate experience)
• RICS chartered status preferable (or working towards equivalent professional qualification)

What’s on Offer

In return, my client offers a supportive and inclusive environment along with a comprehensive reward and benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Access to an employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing professional development through a dedicated learning and development function

If you're ready to play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects for a business driving the UK's net-zero transition, apply today.