Senior Associate Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Monroe International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe International in London seeks a Senior Associate Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead pre-contract commercial activities on a major energy interconnector project. You will design commercial evaluation models, run tender evaluations, and negotiate terms through to contract award.

The role requires extensive experience in energy or interconnector infrastructure, strong leadership, and chartered status preferred. Based in London with a client-facing remit.

Qualifications

• Extensive background operating as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor within major energy or interconnector infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading pre-contract commercial operations from model development through to tender evaluations and contract execution.
• Deep knowledge drafting and negotiating complex standard contracts (NEC, FIDIC or bespoke infra agreements).
• Senior Associate level leadership with chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract Strategy & Setup: design and implement robust commercial evaluation models and standard conditions of contract.
• Tender & Commercial Evaluation: lead analysis and evaluation of bidder submissions for value and compliance.
• Contract Negotiations: drive high-level commercial negotiations to final contract award.
• Risk & Financial Management: identify and mitigate risks; set up change management and cost control.
• Stakeholder Engagement: act as key commercial advisor across multi-disciplinary teams and joint venture clients.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Pre-contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS Chartered or equivalent

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Location: London

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead pre-contract commercial activities on a major energy interconnector infrastructure project. This role focuses on driving the pre-contract strategy, establishing commercial evaluation frameworks, negotiating with tier-one bidders, and managing the procurement process through to contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract Strategy & Setup: Design, establish, and implement robust commercial evaluation models and standard conditions of contract tailored to major energy infrastructure schemes.
• Tender & Commercial Evaluation: Lead the rigorous commercial analysis and evaluation of bidder submissions to ensure value, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
• Contract Negotiations: Drive high-level commercial negotiations with prospective bidders, resolving commercial queries and refining contractual terms up to final contract award.
• Risk & Financial Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks during the procurement phase, setting up effective post-contract change management and cost control frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key commercial advisor, interfacing seamlessly across multi-disciplinary project teams, legal advisors, and joint venture client organizations.

Requirements & Experience

• Industry Experience: Extensive background operating as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor within major energy, utility, or interconnector infrastructure projects. Experience working with or alongside major transmission system operators or energy joint ventures is highly desirable.
• Pre-Contract Expertise: Proven track record leading pre-contract commercial operations from model development through to tender evaluations and contract execution.
• Contractual Knowledge: Deep expertise in drafting and negotiating complex standard construction and engineering contracts (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, or bespoke infrastructure agreements).
• Leadership & Professional Standing: Strong negotiation, analytical, and client-facing skills with a track record of operating at a Senior Associate level. Professional chartership (e.g., MRICS) is preferred.