Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying)

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

Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying) — Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive (see note below)

Commercial Manager — Bristol

Higgins McGrath is hiring a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, trainees and support staff on live projects across Bristol and the wider region — including a major project set to bring many jobs and over £100 million a year in economic value to the area.

As Commercial Manager, you'll:

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, trainees and support staff to hit turnover and margin targets
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations, reporting KPIs to the Commercial Director
• Guide your team's commercial leadership on-site and mentor them toward qualifications
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activity, managing commercial risk from day one
• Handle full line management: recruitment, performance reviews, leave and more
• Coordinate cash flow plans, programme reports and revenue updates across your projects
• Oversee subcontract packages, ensuring compliant terms and proper payment processes

This Commercial Manager role suits someone with a Quantity Surveying background who's ready to lead a team, not just manage their own numbers.

What you'll need for this Commercial Manager role:

• BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Proven experience with JCT Design & Build and NEC contract forms
• Track record working on projects with Tier 1 Main Contractors

M&E or specialist contractor experience is a bonus though not a requirement.

What you'll get:

• 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

This is a UK top 30 contractor seeking to double their annual turnover over the next five years, real growth and real opportunity for those joining the company at this exciting stage.