Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering and services company is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bedford. This permanent role focuses on managing the project commercial team and involves key responsibilities such as risk management, contract negotiation, and client relationship building. Candidates should have experience in commercial project management and preferably knowledge of NEC contracts. Additional benefits include flexible perks and competitive salary.

Benefits

Mobile workforce allowances

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project commercial management.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (preferred).
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Promoting safety culture.
• Managing project risk and opportunity schedules.
• Implementing mitigation strategies.
• Leading the commercial team.
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
• Negotiating contract terms and final accounts.
• Ensuring accurate cost forecasting.
• Assisting with business planning and accounts.
• Monitoring project commercial performance.
• Preparing commercial plans and managing contractual obligations.
• Managing subcontractor agreements.

Job description

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Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, Bedford

Client: Reed - UNLIMITED

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.08.2025

Expiry Date:

22.09.2025

Job Description:

Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Barrow/NW

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team on a project based on-site in Barrow. The role involves managing the project commercial team, advising on risks and opportunities, and supporting contract reviews. The position is permanent with NG Bailey, with a project duration of approximately 2 years, and potential for further work.

We are also open to considering candidates at Senior Quantity Surveyor level. Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance, so British nationals are preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting safety culture
• Managing project risk and opportunity schedules
• Implementing mitigation strategies
• Leading the commercial team
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors
• Negotiating contract terms and final accounts
• Ensuring accurate cost forecasting
• Assisting with business planning and accounts
• Monitoring project commercial performance
• Preparing commercial plans and managing contractual obligations
• Managing subcontractor agreements

Requirements:

• Experience in construction project commercial management
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (preferred)
• Leadership experience

Our benefits include:

• Mobile workforce allowances
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, and more.

Next Steps:

We value inclusivity and fairness in our recruitment. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

About Us:

Founded in 1921, we are a leading UK engineering and services company with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees. We focus on innovative projects across various sectors, supporting career development through training and progression opportunities.