Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying Background)

ZipRecruiter; Newry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Northern Ireland seeks a Commercial Manager with a Quantity Surveying background. This role offers strategic leadership in managing commercial processes, overseeing projects across the UK and Europe, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms. The position promises significant progression opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Health insurance

Contributory pension

Major progression opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a senior QS or commercial role.
• Strong contractual knowledge (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate the subcontract tender process.
• Preparation of cost, value, and reconciliation monthly reports.
• Monitor cash flow and valuation planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Groundworks

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying Background) | Rostrevor, Northern Ireland | Full Time | £50,000 - £70,000 per annum

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up into a strategic Commercial Manager role? Join a fast-growing, specialist civil engineering contractor delivering cutting-edge groundwork projects for data centres across the UK and Europe. Based in Northern Ireland with projects across borders, this role offers high-impact work, strong progression, and generous benefits.

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior Commercial Manager role.

The successful candidate will lead a commercial team, shape their strategy, and oversee projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Key responsibilities include managing commercial processes, monitoring issues, assessing risks, maximising cash flow, preparing claims, and negotiating terms with clients and suppliers. Strong leadership, flexibility with Construction Form Contracts, and excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Essential Requirements

1. 5+ years experience in a senior QS or commercial role
2. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Groundworks, or Civil Engineering
3. Strong contractual knowledge (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.)
4. Full and clean driving license
5. Relevant safety accreditations

Desirable

• MRICS/MCICES qualification
• Experience working across the UK, Ireland, and Europe

What will your role look like?

1. Manage and negotiate the subcontract tender process, including estimating, selection of subcontractors, and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation.
2. Preparation and processing of quotations, bids, and tenders within client deadlines.
3. Produce breakdowns and undertake value engineering to meet client budgetary requirements.
4. Preparation of reports and technical documentation, assisting with bid and tender documentation, and contractual terms.
5. Preparation of cost, value, and reconciliation monthly reports on each project.
6. Monitor cash flow and valuation planning, ensuring applications/valuations are made correctly and timely.
7. Completion of site measurements and preparation of estimates for clients.
8. Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet project requirements.
9. Resolve contractual/payment disputes proactively and timely.
10. Manage subcontractor accounts according to their terms to meet project demands and timeframes.
11. Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and procedures.
12. Material take-offs; check quantities against BoQ and specifications.
13. Daily program checking, weekly reporting, lookahead planning, and follow-ups with Site Manager.
14. Avoid delays through site inspections.
15. Conduct production and operations meetings for communication and issue resolution.
16. Assist in procurement and buying of materials.
17. Manage payment notices and final accounts for subcontractors.
18. Oversee labour allocations with the Contracts Manager and manage labour teams.
19. Knowledge of UK, Irish, and European construction methods and rates.

What can you expect in return?

• Car allowance
• Health insurance
• Contributory pension
• Major progression opportunities
• Training and development

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