Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the Northern Home Counties is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor. This role offers full commercial leadership on major infrastructure and mixed-use development projects, requiring strong experience in managing commercial functions for high-value schemes. The position promises excellent career progression in a flagship multi-year scheme.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing commercial functions across complex, high-value projects.
• Exposure to infrastructure, regeneration, mixed-use, or major urban development schemes.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial leadership across major phases of the project.
• Preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Budget and cost management across multiple work packages.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Financial reporting

Budget and cost management

Risk identification

Job description

Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location : Northern Home Counties

Salary : £110,(Apply online only)–£130,(Apply online only) + comprehensive package

Company : Leading Main Contractor / Developer

Start Date : ASAP

Engagement : Permanent Only

Overview

A leading main contractor / developer is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major long-term infrastructure and mixed‑use development in the Northern Home Counties.

The development will include large‑scale civil engineering works, residential phases, commercial space, and associated infrastructure upgrades. This is a flagship, multi‑year scheme offering excellent long‑term career progression and senior‑level responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing commercial functions across complex, high‑value projects, ideally with exposure to infrastructure, regeneration, mixed‑use, or major urban development schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial leadership across major phases of the project
• Preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and cost plans
• Budget and cost management across multiple work packages
• Commercial risk identification and mitigation
• Advising on procurement and commercial strategy
• Oversight of subcontractor and supplier management
• Assessment of variations, valuations, and payment applications
• Leading client interface and stak...