Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A UK engineering firm based in Sheffield is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee project commercial teams for a duration of approximately 2 years. Key responsibilities include managing risks, building client relationships, and leading a team. Candidates must have experience in commercial performance management and leading teams. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Mobile workforce allowances

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including dental and gym

Qualifications

• Experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts (preferred).
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety first in all activities.
• Ensure accuracy of project risk and opportunity schedules.
• Lead the commercial team and maximize team potential.
• Build relationships with clients and negotiate contract terms.
• Monitor commercial performance of the project.

Skills

Managing commercial performance of construction projects

Experience with NEC contracts

Leading a team

Job description

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Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Reed - UNLIMITED

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 in Barrow. You will manage the project commercial team, advise on risks and opportunities, support regional management accounts, and contribute to contract reviews. This is a permanent role 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.

Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance; only British nationals considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safety first in all activities.
• Ensure accuracy of project risk and opportunity schedules, identify measures to protect and improve profitability.
• Implement mitigation strategies and report progress.
• Lead the commercial team, maximize team potential.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors; negotiate contract terms and final accounts.
• Attend contract reviews; ensure cost and value forecasts are accurate.
• Assist with business plans and management accounts; maintain records to manage disputes.
• Monitor commercial performance of the project and team.
• Prepare and communicate the commercial plan, ensuring understanding of obligations and risks.
• Manage payment applications and ensure timely receipt.
• Oversee subcontracts, including terms and conditions.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts (preferred).
• Experience leading a team.

Benefits:

• 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: Dental, Gym, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Bikes.

Next Steps:

We value inclusion and fairness in our recruitment. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the application process.

About Us:

Founded in 1921, we are a leading UK engineering and services company with a £500m turnover and 3,000 employees. We work across sectors, delivering innovative projects and supporting your development through training and career progression.