Commercial Manager (QS) - Lead Bristol Projects

Higgins McGrath; Farleigh Hungerford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash health plan with EAP

4x salary death in service

Pension

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Paid professional subscriptions

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Genuine training and development

Job summary

Higgins McGrath in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying) to lead a team of quantity surveyors on live projects across Bristol and the wider region, including a major project with significant economic value.

You will oversee budgets, value reconciliations, and KPI reporting to the Commercial Director, mentor junior staff, drive preconstruction activity, and manage subcontract packages with a focus on compliant terms and timely payments.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying (education requirement).
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience with JCT Design & Build and NEC forms.
• Experience with Tier 1 Main Contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors and support staff to hit turnover and margin targets.
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations; report KPIs to the Commercial Director.
• Mentor on-site commercial leadership and qualifications.
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activities; manage commercial risk.
• Handle full line management including recruitment and performance reviews.
• Coordinate cash flow plans, programme reports and revenue updates.
• Oversee subcontract packages; ensure compliant terms and proper payment.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Higgins McGrath in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying) to lead a team of quantity surveyors on live projects across Bristol and the wider region, including a major project with significant economic value.

You will oversee budgets, value reconciliations, and KPI reporting to the Commercial Director, mentor junior staff, drive preconstruction activity, and manage subcontract packages with a focus on compliant terms and timely payments.