Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join their team in Derby. Your role will involve ensuring compliance and leading cost estimates within national defence programs. With a commitment to growth and flexibility, this position offers significant career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Career Growth

Networking Opportunities

Generous Holidays

Competitive Salary

Health & Well-being Support

Global Experience

Work-Life Balance

Community Engagement

Outstanding Support

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Familiarity with standard contracts and compliance.
• Strong personal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage cost estimates and commercial strategies.
• Manage contractor and supplier engagement alongside clients.
• Ensure compliance with contract processes and timelines.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Management

Procurement

Cost Management

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS)

Tools

NEC suite

Public Contract Regulations 2015

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Senior Commercial Manager!

Are you ready to embark on a career with impact? Gleeds, an independent global property and construction consultancy since 1875, is searching for a passionate and skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultant to Senior Consultant level) to join our dynamic team.

Location: Derby (Site-based twice a week with flexible options to work from a local office or home)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Our Commitment to the Future

For 40 years, we've been trailblazers in the energy sector, tackling the industry's toughest challenges. Our growth and involvement in sectors with trillions of pounds of future investments highlight our commitment. Be part of our journey as we spearhead ground-breaking projects in Nuclear, Clean Energy, and Defence.

Your Impactful Role

As a hands-on Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in national defence programmes, ensuring safety from global threats. In our team, every day is different, and the variety will fuel your professional growth.

Your day to day could sometimes involve:

• Lead the development of early-stage cost estimates and commercial strategy from RIBA Stage 0 onwards
• Operate NEC and other forms of contract and ensure compliance with contract process and timelines
• Liaise with design and planning teams to ensure commercial considerations are embedded in early design decisions
• Manage contractor and supplier engagement alongside the client and key stakeholders
• Support or lead a small commercial team, setting clear goals and overseeing performance
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across stakeholders regarding budgets, risks, and contractual obligations
• Provide cost planning, budget monitoring, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for client reporting
• Conduct value engineering and whole-life cost analysis to ensure value for money

About You

What we're looking for in applications

Experience:

• Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management background
• Desired but not essential: experience in Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or Service Contracting sectors

Skills:

• Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost, and Commercial Management (both pre and post-contract)
• Familiarity with standard contracts (NEC suite, Public Contract Regulations 2015)

Attributes:

• Strong personal and communication skills
• Ambitious, driven, and energetic

Qualifications:

• Ideally HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or a related field
• Alternative backgrounds (e.g., Engineering) considered
• Professional qualifications/memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS) desirable and supported if not already attained

What we can offer you in return

• Career Growth: Unlock your potential with clear paths for development, training, and qualifications.

• Networking: Boost your personal brand with fantastic industry connections.

• Generous Holidays: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, with an option to purchase extra days.

• Competitive Salary: Earn a highly competitive salary with opportunities for continuous reviews.

• Health & Well-being: Access our Employee Assistance Programme to prioritize your well-being.

• Global Experience: Seize unique opportunities with our global travel scholarship programme.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy balance.

• Community Engagement: Give back with volunteering opportunities in your local community.

• Outstanding Support: Thrive with unparalleled support from central teams in a recognised Great Place to Work.

About Us

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.