Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering company is looking for a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage their project commercial team in Barrow. The successful candidate will ensure project safety, manage risks, and lead the commercial team. Experience in construction project management and NEC contracts is preferred. This is a permanent role with competitive salary and benefits including a pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Working away allowances

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance; therefore, only British nationals can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Promoting safety in all activities.
• Managing project commercial performance.
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
• Leading the commercial team.

Skills

Experience in managing construction project commercial performance

Leadership experience

Experience with NEC contracts

Job description

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Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, Gloucester

Client: Reed- UNLIMITED

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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, potentially longer.

We are also open to considering candidates at Senior Quantity Surveyor level. Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance; therefore, only British nationals can be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting safety in all activities.
• Ensuring accuracy of project risk and opportunity schedules.
• Managing mitigation measures and reporting.
• Leading the commercial team.
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
• Negotiating contract terms and final accounts.
• Attending contract reviews and ensuring cost accuracy.
• Assisting with business plans and management accounts.
• Monitoring project commercial performance.
• Preparing commercial plans and managing subcontractor agreements.

Requirements:

• Experience in managing construction project commercial performance.
• Experience with NEC contracts preferred.
• Leadership experience.

Benefits include:

• Working away 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, etc.

Next Steps:

We value inclusion and fairness in our recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodations needed. We look forward to your application.

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 innovative and responsible solutions. We support employee development through training and clear career progression paths.