Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in Wakefield. This role involves managing the project commercial team, advising on risks, and supporting contract reviews. Candidates should have experience in managing commercial performance for construction projects and knowledge of NEC contracts is preferred. The position offers competitive salary and flexible benefits.

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 (dental, gym, bikes, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts preferred.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety in all activities.
• Manage project risk and opportunity schedules.
• Implement mitigation measures and report on them.
• Lead the commercial team effectively.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
• Attend contract reviews and ensure cost accuracy.
• Assist in business planning and management accounts.
• Monitor commercial performance and manage subcontractor agreements.

Skills

Experience managing commercial performance

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Team management experience

Job description

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Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, Wakefield

Client: Reed - UNLIMITED

Location: Wakefield, 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, and support contract reviews. This is a permanent position with NG Bailey, for approximately 2 years, with potential for further work.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote safety in all activities.
• Manage project risk and opportunity schedules.
• Implement mitigation measures and report on them.
• Lead the commercial team effectively.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors; negotiate contracts.
• Attend contract reviews; ensure cost accuracy.
• Assist in business planning and management accounts.
• Monitor commercial performance and manage subcontractor agreements.

Requirements:

• Experience managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts preferred.
• Experience managing a team.

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 (dental, gym, bikes, etc.).

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About Us:

Leading UK engineering and services business, founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees. We work across building and infrastructure sectors, focusing on innovation and development. We offer clear career progression supported by training and development.