Commercial Manager

Westlakes Recruit; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a quantity surveyor to join their team in Warrington. The role involves supporting business goals, guiding commercial strategies, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a degree or professional qualification, with nuclear industry experience being a plus. The position offers a competitive benefits package and hybrid working opportunities after a probationary period.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Private health care

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Recommend a friend - get rewarded

Opportunity to purchase additional holidays

Overtime

Qualifications

• Insight or experience in the nuclear industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with leadership to achieve business goals.
• Build strong client relationships and guide commercial strategies.
• Ensure fairness, clarity, and financial success across projects.

Skills

Great communication skills

Positive customer-focused attitude

Confident IT abilities

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Chartered status

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a quantity surveyor to be engaged on a permanent basis in Warrington.

Our client is a multidisciplinary design and build contractor with over 100 years of industry experience. They support clients in the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear and food and beverage industries to deliver next generation, value-added engineering solutions.

What you will be doing

You'll work closely with leadership to achieve business goals, building strong client relationships and guiding commercial strategies that support growth. From contract negotiations and change management to procurement collaboration and JV input, you will ensure fairness, clarity, and financial success across projects. You'll advise teams, support bids, nurture new talent, and maintain solid records and governance. Liaising with insurers and finance, you'll secure competitive terms and contribute insightful monthly reporting. Above all, your trusted input and hands-on guidance will help shape positive outcomes, strengthen partnerships, and support teams throughout every phase of project delivery.

What you'll bring

• Insight or experience in the nuclear industry is a plus
• Great communication skills that help build connections at all levels
• A positive, customer-focused attitude that shines through every interaction
• Confident IT abilities to support smooth day-to-day working
• A relevant degree or professional qualification you're proud of
• Chartered status is preferred—and always appreciated

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
• My Rewards - offering discounts on high street and online shopping
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private health care for you
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Overtime

Why we're different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.