Commercial Manager

Anderselite; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations in the north of the UK. The role involves managing subcontract procurement, optimizing project cash flow, and supporting a team of professionals across multiple infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in Quantity Surveying and experience in large scale projects. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Solid background as a Quantity Surveyor in residential and/or commercial construction.
• Experience working on large scale infrastructure schemes.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust commercial processes during project start-up phases.
• Manage subcontract procurement and ensure efficient contract administration.
• Lead and support a team of commercial professionals across multiple civil infrastructure projects.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Cost efficiency improvement

Team leadership

Financial forecasting

Job description

Andeerselite are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager on behalf of our national civil engineering client. This role will be leading commercial operations in the north of the UK. Typical projects include local authority road schemes and public realm regeneration projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Implement robust commercial processes during project start-up phases.
• Manage subcontract procurement and ensure efficient contract administration.
• Lead and support a team of commercial professionals across multiple civil infrastructure projects.
• Work collaboratively with the supply chain to improve cost efficiency, quality, and knowledge sharing.
• Optimise project cash flow through accurate valuations, timely invoicing, and proactive payment tracking.
• Monitor project and subcontractor costs to achieve or exceed budgeted targets.
• Track resources and project spend to ensure financial goals are met.
• Prepare and present detailed Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and financial forecasts to support project performance.
• Oversee the preparation and agreement of final accounts, managing variations, claims, and disputes effectively.

Candidate Requirements

• Solid background as a Quantity Surveyor in residential and/or commercial construction
• Experience working on large scale infrastructure schemes
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently
• Highly motivated, organised, and proactive

If the above role is of interest, please apply to this advert directly or contact James Booth @ Anderselite Leeds