Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project teams and ensure commercial performance. Applicants should have experience in construction projects and possess strong team management skills. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment.

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, Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts preferred.
• Team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Promoting safety culture in all activities.
• Ensuring accuracy of risk and opportunity schedules.
• Leading the commercial team and maximizing team potential.
• Building relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Managing payment applications and ensuring timely receipt.

Skills

Commercial performance management

Team management

Contract negotiation

Job description

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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, with potential for further work.

We are also open to considering candidates at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

Please note that candidates need to obtain security clearance; therefore, only British nationals can be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting safety culture in all activities.
• Ensuring accuracy of risk and opportunity schedules, identifying measures to protect the company and improve profitability.
• Managing mitigation and enhancement measures, reporting outcomes.
• Leading the commercial team and maximizing team potential.
• Building relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors, negotiating contract terms.
• Attending contract reviews, ensuring cost and value accuracy.
• Assisting with business plans and management accounts, maintaining records to manage disputes.
• Monitoring commercial performance and managing project staff.
• Preparing commercial plans, communicating contract obligations and risks.
• Managing payment applications and ensuring timely receipt.
• Overseeing subcontract commercial aspects.

Requirements:

• Experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts (preferred).
• Team management experience.

Benefits include:

• Mobile workforce allowances.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric).
• 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 inclusion and fairness in our recruitment. Please inform us of any accommodations needed for the application process.

About Us:

We are a leading UK engineering and services company founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees. We work across various sectors, focusing on innovation and development, providing clear career progression supported by training and reviews.