Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and services firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a project in Barrow. You will manage the project commercial team, advise on risks, support contract reviews, and build client relationships. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in commercial management and leadership experience. The position offers competitive salary plus benefits, including allowances and wellbeing days.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project commercial management.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture.
• Manage project risk and opportunity schedules.
• Lead mitigation and enhancement initiatives.
• Provide leadership to the commercial team.
• Build relationships with clients and suppliers, negotiate contract terms.
• Attend contract reviews and ensure cost accuracy.
• Assist with business planning and accounts.
• Monitor commercial performance.
• Prepare commercial plans and manage subcontractor agreements.

Skills

Commercial management

Risk management

Leadership

Client negotiation

Job description

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Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Reed - UNLIMITED

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 + Car/Allowance + Flexible Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team on a project in Barrow. You will manage the project commercial team, advise on risks and opportunities, and support contract reviews. Candidates must be British nationals to obtain security clearance. We are also open to considering Senior Quantity Surveyors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote safety culture
• Manage project risk and opportunity schedules
• Lead mitigation and enhancement initiatives
• Provide leadership to the commercial team
• Build relationships with clients and suppliers, negotiate contract terms
• Attend contract reviews and ensure cost accuracy
• Assist with business planning and accounts
• Monitor commercial performance
• Prepare commercial plans and manage subcontractor agreements

Requirements:

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

Benefits include allowances, pension, wellbeing days, private medical, flexible benefits, and more.

Next Steps:

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About Us:

Leading UK engineering and services company, founded in 1921, with a strong history of developing talent and working on innovative projects across sectors.