Commercial Manager - Lead QS Team on Building Projects

Kane Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Health Plan

4 x Salary Death in Service cover

Auto Enrolment Pension (Salary Sacr.--

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Paid professional subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Branded clothing

Wellbeing Committees

Annual Health Checks

Onsite gym

Long service awards

Additional annual leave

Training and development

Free Onsite parking

Job summary

Kane Group is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Administrators across multiple projects from our Birmingham offices. You will report to the Head of Commercial and drive turnover and profit targets.

The role requires a BSc Hons Quantity Surveying, at least 5 years’ experience, and proven experience with JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts. Strong leadership and client liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Solid organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Support Staff to meet turnover and profit margin targets.
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations; deliver KPI-driven reports to the Head of Commercial.
• Coordinate and input into cash flow plans, programme reports, and revenue updates, ensuring all data is punctual and reliable.
• Support Quantity Surveyors at client meetings and uphold Kane account objectives while fostering strong client relationships.
• Champion accurate commercial record-keeping and promote best Quantity Surveying practices across the team.
• Guide Quantity Surveyors in taking commercial leadership on-site, adhering to contract and procurement processes.
• Encourage professional development and progression toward qualifications.
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activities, resolving contract issues and managing commercial risks effectively.
• Devise and implement strategies to mitigate risks and drive schemes to successful final accounts, maintaining cash flow and profit benchmarks.
• Fulfil full line management responsibilities including recruitment, performance reviews, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee subcontract packages to ensure compliant engagement terms, proper scope allocation, and payment processes.
• Champion and maintain commercial processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Education

BSc Hons Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kane Group is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Administrators across multiple projects from our Birmingham offices. You will report to the Head of Commercial and drive turnover and profit targets.

The role requires a BSc Hons Quantity Surveying, at least 5 years’ experience, and proven experience with JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts. Strong leadership and client liaison skills are essential.