Commercial Manager - Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities business is seeking a Commercial Manager with expertise in Quantity Surveying for a hybrid role in Manchester. This position involves managing commercial controls, leading teams on construction projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction while delivering business objectives. Generous remuneration up to £75,000, a car allowance, and diverse benefits await.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

15% Annual bonus

Pension

25 days holiday, plus statutory days

Funded learning options

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree standard or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the application and development of processes within the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company safety policies.
• Drive commercial value and deliver cost savings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification/experience

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job Description

Role: Commercial Manager – Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester- Hybrid, working from home and nearest office location, with travel

Salary : £70,000 - £75,000, plus car or car allowance

Middlemore have been retained with a leading utilities business, who are seeking a Commercial Manager, with a strong work history in Quantity Surveying, to join the team, following an internal promotion.

Reporting to Head of Commercial, this role will be responsible for; the development and implementation of commercial controls, delivering the business outcomes for the sector, in terms of commercial, financial, regulatory and compliance performance measures

What you’ll get to work on

• Manage the application and development of processes within the supply chain.
• Assess commercial policies to fully meet the requirements of the customers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Legislation and Company safety and engineering policies and procedures and ensure that adequate records are recorded and retained
• Minimise safety, operational and reputational risk to the company and brand
• Lead change projects within the Commercial process and ensure change projects meet wider objectives of the business and are appropriately supported
• Work closely with the operational, Supply Chain, Engineering, Energy, Operations and Capital delivery
• Support the management of the Commercial financial budget
• Work with our Technology teams, ensuring that the technology platform meets the requirements for efficient operation of the business in relation to their specific sector requirements and enables world class customer service provision
• Identify and implement future opportunities for process and performance improvement
• Drive commercial value and delivering cost savings
• Liaise internally to ensure stakeholder satisfaction

Who are we looking for

• Educated to a degree standard or equivalent qualification/experience
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience in leading and developing commercial teams, providing commercial control over large construction projects
• Understanding of the regulatory environment and key business drivers
• Experience of managing different forms of contracts/framework agreements, developing legal documentation to address project delivery solutions
• Experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities across the value stream and influencing and negotiating in order to drive commercial savings
• Knowledge of the procurement process and engagement of strategic suppliers
• Ability to think strategically to identify opportunities, sequentially prioritise them and deliver results through your team
• Ability to manage risk, understand in-depth financial information and have commercial acumen that can be used to make meaningful insights to drive business growth

What you’ll get in return:

• £70,000 - £75,000
• Car or car allowance
• 15% Annual bonus
• Pension
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration: [e-mail] // 0121 450 5000

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this opportunity, please forward on our details.