Commercial ManagerQS

Castle Employment Group; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing main contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across various projects. The role involves managing cost planning, procurement, and ensuring financial control while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid background in construction and a proven track record in commercial delivery and negotiation skills. This position offers the opportunity to influence growth and best practices in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Background as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within construction.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial controls.
• Proven experience managing commercial delivery on multi-discipline builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, tendering, budgeting, and commercial strategy.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor selection, and contract administration.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial control

Project management

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Location: North West base with regional travel

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

The Opportunity

A growing main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across a portfolio of commercial and mixed use projects. The business delivers design to handover schemes with a focus on quality repeat clients and long term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cost planning tendering budgeting and commercial strategy from pre‑construction through to completion

Manage procurement subcontractor selection contract administration and negotiation

Oversee valuations variations change control cost reporting and final accounts

Support delivery teams with commercial governance risk management and profitability control

Produce accurate commercial reports cash flow forecasts and recommendations for senior leadership

Build strong relationships with clients consultants subcontractors and internal stakeholders

What You Will Bring

Background as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within construction ideally main contracting

Strong understanding of JCT contracts procurement routes and commercial controls

Proven experience managing commercial delivery on multi‑discipline commercial builds

Confident negotiator with excellent financial control and reporting capability

Ability to work autonomously prioritise workload and maintain accuracy under pressure

Professional people centred approach with a focus on quality and long term client relationships

Why This Role Stands Out

Scope to take ownership of the commercial function across key projects

Stable pipeline of commercial industrial and mixed use schemes

Hands on leadership team supportive culture and clear progression pathway

Opportunity to influence growth systems and commercial best practice

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1