Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Crowborough is seeking a Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves overseeing commercial aspects of projects, managing contracts, and working with clients to ensure profitability and compliance. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive commercial management experience in the civil engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Strong commercial management experience in civil engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial department.
• Prepare monthly forecasts/reports for review.
• Manage risk and maximize profitability.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager/ Senior Quantity Surveyor

£65,000 - £75,000

Crowborough

Full-Time / Permanent

This is an opportunity for a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-regarded civil engineering contractor whose reputation precedes them.

If you’re commercially aware and ready to help shape the future of a growing civil engineering business, we’d love to hear from you!

As Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all commercial and contractual aspects of projects from the tender stage through to the final account. Working closely with the board, project teams, and clients, you will ensure the commercial integrity of each contract, manage risk, and maximise profitability.

YOUR NEW COMPANY

This is a company built on integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence. With a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering projects, they are continuing to grow and seek a commercial leader who can drive performance, protect margins, and contribute to strategic success.

YOUR NEW ROLE

• Oversee the commercial department
• Support the commercial aspect of the business which includes estimating / tender submission management
• Assist in the development of the procurement programme and carry out subcontractor approval and procurement
• Assist in the and control of project budgets
• Provide input into risk profiling and management on contracts/projects
• Preparation of monthly forecasts/reports (such as CVRs) for review and approval by the Directors
• Preparation of interim valuations and final accounts as per contractual deadlines in connection with live projects for the Client’s approval
• Valuing and authorising Subcontractor applications and payments.
• Preparation of Subcontracts and being involved in all supplier negotiations
• Review of Client contracts in a variety of forms - NEC, JCT and bespoke
• Ensuring effective pre- and post-project review meetings
• Recording and execution of all aspects of contract administration in connection with the main contract and sub-contracts
• Provide commercial advice to the site team about all project issues and project strategy and provide input to area commercial discussions and reviews
• Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and or clients when necessary
• Building relationships and demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Actively engaging in business development

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong commercial management experience within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector
• Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract - NEC, JCT and bespoke
• Skilled negotiator with sound problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to lead with confidence

Reference Number: MC7

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