Senior Commercial Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK multidisciplinary contractor seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to develop and oversee the pre-contract function in the Rail and Depot division. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields along with over 10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include identifying profitable opportunities that support long-term growth. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including private medical care, competitive salary, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry.
• Accreditation by RICS, CIOB, ICES, or similar is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the pre-contract function in the Rail and Depot division.
• Identify and secure profitable opportunities aligned with strategic business plans.

Skills

Problem identification

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building/Construction or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance while delivering essential works for private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

Role

Working alongside the Divisional Commercial Director, the Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing the performance of the pre‑contract function within our Rail and Depot division. This role covers projects in Didcot, Somerset, and Watford. The primary purpose of this function is to identify and secure profitable opportunities that support the growth of a long‑term, sustainable business aligned with our strategic business plan.

About you

• Essential: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a degree in building / construction or civil engineering and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry.
• Essential: Ability to identify problems and build relationships.
• Desirable: Accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), or similar.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick ensures our staff have unrivalled resources and expertise to serve our clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24 / 7 Virtual GP service

Community and support

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable. Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

Contact

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.