Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

NG Bailey; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a project team in Barrow. This exciting role involves managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, ensuring profitability, and fostering strong relationships with clients and suppliers. The company values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic setting. Join a team committed to excellence and be part of groundbreaking projects that shape the future of the industry.

Benefits

Generous working away allowances

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance

Gym Memberships

Travel Insurance

Tax Free Bikes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience managing teams and understanding NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project commercial team and advise on risks and opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers and negotiate contract terms.
• Monitor and manage commercial performance of the project.

Skills

Commercial Management

Team Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Construction Project Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

22 April 2025

Barrow/NW

Permanent

Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team on an exciting new project, based on site in Barrow. In this role you will manage the project commercial team and practices, advising senior management on the commercial risks and opportunities from tender to completion. You will also provide support to the Commercial Director in preparing regional management accounts, and contributing to contract reviews. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey, and this project will run for approximately 2 years, but with the possibility of further works on the site.

We would also be open to considering someone working at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

Key Deliverables:

• Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and rationality of all project level risk and opportunity schedules. Identify measures to protect the company and improve contract profitability.
• Manage the implementation of identified mitigation and enhancement, and report back to the business.
• Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising potential of both the teams and the individuals within them.
• Build and maintain high level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement.
• Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams.
• Assist the Commercial Director with preparation and updating of business plans and local management accounts. Ensure all records are generated and maintained, using records to avoid or manage disputes.
• Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the project and project commercial staff.
• Work with project commercial team to prepare the commercial plan, ensuring all identified contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are communicated and understood by the project team.
• Be responsible for the submission of applications for payment, reporting to the finance function on when and how much is to be received. Ensure payment is received in line with the contract.
• Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience of NEC contracts (preferred).
• Experience of managing a team.

Benefits:

• Generous working away allowances for mobile workforce.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.