Commercial Quantity Surveyor

Bilfinger; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider is seeking a Commercial Manager in Hull and East Yorkshire. This role involves managing commercial aspects of high-value projects, ensuring cost control, and compliance with company procedures. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong negotiation skills, and experience in the industrial sector. The company offers a competitive salary and encourages application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the industrial or construction sector.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and reporting skills required.
• Excellent numerical and communication abilities are a must.

Responsibilities

• Support a site-based commercial team across MSIP & E&I contracts.
• Prepare and manage cost reports, CVRs, and financial forecasts.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation, and final account settlements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial governance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage project cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Reporting skills

Communication abilities

Numerical abilities

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

This role offers the chance to work on high-value projects across the North East, playing a pivotal role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of live projects. You'll be instrumental in driving financial performance, ensuring cost control, and maintaining compliance with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a site-based commercial team across MSIP & E&I contracts
• Prepare and manage cost reports, CVRs, and financial forecasts
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation, and final account settlements
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations and commercial governance
• Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage project cash flow
• Contribute to month-end reporting and performance analysis

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within the industrial or construction sector
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and reporting skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS membership is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent numerical and communication abilities

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.